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Meet The Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice
Dr. Condoleezza Rice became the 66th Secretary of State on January 26, 2005. As she stated at her confirmation hearing, "we must use American diplomacy to help create a balance of power in the world that favors freedom. And the time for diplomacy is now."   Watch | Listen | Read the Secretary's Welcome
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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
E.Q. Ant, the mascot of the Greentimes newsletter."By Kids, For Kids" Science-Writing
Learn how to join this writing program for students like you who are interested in science and the environment.
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Under Secretary Hughes with two members of the World Cup Soccer Youth Delegation on Monday, June 12, 2006. State Dept Photo.Department of State Conducts Soccer Clinics for 4,000 Youths
Under Secretary Hughes will follow up on her World Cup Sports Initiative by sponsoring soccer clinics for youth in South Africa, Bahrain, Uganda and Nigeria, September 13-October 13, 2006.
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Diplomatic Security dog, Ginger, is a rare Shiba Inu.State’s Best Friends: Bilingual Canines Sniff Out Potential Dangers
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security has four-legged "employees"  that play an important role in our security.
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Orphaned Snow Leopard [Photo by World Conservation Union 7/2006].In Wildlife Conservation Effort, U.S. and Pakistan Partner To Save Orphaned Leopard
Through the coordinated efforts of the governments of the United States and Pakistan, an orphaned snow leopard cub, one of the world’s most endangered mammals, is being transferred from the northern Pakistan region of Upper Naltar to a temporary home at the Bronx Zoo.
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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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WhoWhatWhen
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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