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Meet The Secretary of State
Secretary Clinton
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. More
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Fun Activities
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Are you in grades K-6? If so, this area is for you! Join, "Pat, your Passport Pal" and play some fun activities.
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News and Events
Date: 03/06/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton and European Parliament President open the town hall meeting with European youth at the EP, Brussels, March 6, 2009. Photo: Marijke Hendrickx State Dept PhotoLessons Not Taught in the Classroom
Spring 2009 interns at the U.S. Mission to the European Union PA write a blog about their experience in Brussels.
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Logo for Global Video Contest: Democracy Your Voice. Your Video. Global Video Contest
Democracy. Your Voice. Your Video.
The Department of State and the Hirshhorn Museum will host a special screening of some of the 196 videos selected as semi-finalists in the Democracy Video Challenge on May 7, from 8:00 – 9:30 pm. The public will select the winning videos by voting online from May 15 – June 15 at www.youtube.com/democracychallenge. The winners will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, New York and Hollywood, where they will spend time on TV/film sets, meet with film professionals, democracy advocates, government officials, and attend special screenings of their videos. More
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Parents and Educators
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Parents and Educators are the most important influencing factors on youth. Here are some resources to help you share the exciting world of foreign affairs with your children and students.
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My Future with the State Department
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Learn how you can join the U.S. Department of State. Help develop a free, secure, and peaceful world. Create, represent, and implement U.S. foreign policy. Experience the world of a Foreign Service Officer. Explore opportunities for students at the Department of State.
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The U.S. Department of State is led by the Secretary of State and includes about 48,000 American and foreign employees around the world. Can you see yourself as a diplomat someday?There are many ways for you to explore U.S. foreign affairs and diplomacy. Find out what's happening at the State Department. Maybe you can join in an activity!U.S. diplomatic history evolved over the past two centuries. Explore some of the most important foreign relations issues.
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The U.S. State Department works around the world. View maps and find out more about other countries, their foreign affairs, and what it's like to live outside of the United States.Why does diplomacy matter? Diplomacy allows the United States to protect its interests at home, advance its global presence, gain international understanding, and support the efforts of U.S. diplomats.

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