President Barack Obama's July 4 declaration

Today, we are called upon to remember not only the day our country was born, but also the indomitable spirit of the first American citizens who made that day possible. We are called to remember how unlikely it was that our American experiment would succeed at all; that a small band of patriots would declare independence from a powerful empire; and that they would form, in the new world, what the old world had never known-a government of, by, and for the people. More...

U.S. Independence Day a Civic and Social Event

Washington -- The United States celebrates its Independence Day on July 4, a day of patriotic celebration and family events throughout the country. In the words of Founding Father John Adams, the holiday would be “the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.” More...

Amazonas receives new assistance from the United States

Brasília, 2009 – U.S Ambassador to Brazil, Clifford Sobel, announced an increase in U.S government assistance in response to the recent flooding in Amazonas state. The funds will be used to purchase emergency supplies and to combat malaria in the state. The investments made were raised from $50,000 to $150,000, thanks to the support offered by the U.S Government Southern Command. More...

Secretary of State Announces Release of the Ninth Annual Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report

"The ninth annual Trafficking in Persons Report sheds light on the faces of modern-day slavery and on new facets of this global problem. The human trafficking phenomenon affects virtually every country, including the United States. In acknowledging America’s own struggle with modern-day slavery and slavery-related practices, we offer partnership. More...

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Honduran Crisis Must be Resolved Peacefully and Lawfully

Washington — Political tensions in Honduras must be resolved peacefully and with respect for democratic norms, President Obama says, voicing his concern over the June 28 detention and expulsion of President José Manuel Zelaya Rosales. In a June 28 statement, Obama called on all of the political and social entities in Honduras to “respect democratic norms, the rule of law, and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter.” More...

State Department Official Encourages Youth Activism

Washington — Focusing on a new era of civic activism and public diplomacy, U.S. Department of State official Derek Chollet encouraged young professionals to voice their opinions and join discussions on global affairs.“I’m more interested in the exchange of ideas,” said Chollet. More...