John Kerry Sworn In
On February 1, 2013, at 4:04 p.m. EST, John Forbes Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States. He will address employees upon his arrival at the State Department on Feb 4.
President Obama Takes Oath of Office for Second Term
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to President Obama for a second term on January 20 as the first lady and daughters Malia and Sasha looked on. The swearing in, in the Blue Room of the White House, took less than a minute.
President Obama Promotes National Day of Service
President Barack Obama helps paint pictures of fruit during a service project in the cafeteria of Stuart Hobson Middle School in Washington, D.C., January 17, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
40 Years of U.S.-China Exchanges
The third annual U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE) aims to enhance and strengthen ties between the citizens of the United States and China in the areas of education, science and technology, sports, culture, and women’s issues. View this video to see 40 years of U.S.-China Exchanges.
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Studying in the United States Presentation -- (PDF 1.26MB)
Contents include Selecting a School; Preparing for Studying Abroad; F1 Student Visa Application Process; Myths about Applying and more.
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U.S. - China Relations
U.S. China Relations have been cordial, and continued close and positive relations is essential for both the U.S. and China as China's rapid economic growth has been transforming the global community.
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Climate Change Partnerships
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About USA
Education and Study USA
Education is an aspect of U.S. society that is more open, more diverse and more inclusive than ever before in our history.
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A Live Book
Do all Americans have cars?
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Special Feature
Earth Day
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For Youth
Student Corner
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About US History
U.S. Historical Documents
The National Archives preserves and provides access to the records of the Federal Government.
Consulate Highlights
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President Obama's Second Inaugural Address
Each time we gather to inaugurate a President we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names. What makes us exceptional -- what makes us American -- is our allegiance to an idea articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago:
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Obama Proclamation on Religious Freedom Day 2013
“Religious liberty is not just an American right; it is a universal human right to be protected here at home and across the globe,” says President Obama
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Commerce's Blank at U.S.-China Commission on Commerce, Trade
Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank welcomes the Chinese delegation to Washington for the 23rd session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce ...
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U.S. and China Conclude 23rd Session of the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade
Today marked the conclusion of the 23rd session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT). Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank and United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk co-chaired the JCCT along with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack also participated in the discussions.
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Fact Sheet: 23rd U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade
U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Ron Kirk and U.S. Commerce Acting Secretary Rebecca Blank, together with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan, co-chaired the 23rd Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) in Washington, D.C., on December 18-19, 2012. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack also took part in the discussion to address agricultural concerns.
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U.S.-China Joint Liaison Group on Law Enforcement Cooperation
Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs William R. Brownfield and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Bruce Swartz led the U.S. delegation to the 10th Plenary Session of the U.S.-China Joint Liaison Group on Law Enforcement Cooperation (JLG) in Guangzhou, China, December 17-18.
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