Secretary of State John Kerry sends best wishes to the people of the Gambia as they celebrate their national day on February 18.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Baer says the United States champions Internet freedom because it recognizes the applicability online of longst...
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit President Obama at the White House on February 15.
Pamphlets
Second-term presidents need a strong administration because they often face tougher challenges working with Congress, whose leaders are familiar with the ...
The rules for inaugurating U.S. presidents developed over time. Many traditional practices are not required by law but were introduced thanks to the perso...
Signed into law in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act continues to provide equal access and equal opportunity for all Americans — including those w...
Publications
Have you ever seen a problem and wanted to do something about it? Of course you have. The schools, police, government welfare offices, churches and famili...
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has written the introduction to this publication, which examines women’s issues around the world, and U.S. Ambass...
Young U.S. voters affirm American values but are different and have different attitudes than previous generations.
Articles
Changing mindsets is one of the biggest hurdles in overcoming violence against women, Melanne Verveer says.
The election of Jordan's new House of Deputies on January 23 is "an important milestone" in the country's political reform process, says Secretary of Stat...
Taking a break from catching drug dealers, Captain Maria Tejada-Quintana graduates with 278 fellow students from the Inter-American Squadron Officer Schoo...
Photo Galleries
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve...
Images of refugees who have overcome obstacles to achieve success and recognition in their new U.S. communities and beyond.
Take a look at developments in media technology since the 18th century and how they were put to use by reporters enjoying freedom of the press.
Videos
The new U.S. ambassador to international organizations in Vienna says hello.
"I am honored to serve in Pakistan, because I understand and respect the important role that Pakistan plays in the region, and in the world," U.S. Ambassa...
President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton discuss what freedom of expression means.