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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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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
View Video of A Primer on Ramadan and the Tradition of IftaarVideo: A Primer on Ramadan and the Tradition of Iftaar
Interview with Imam Arafat.
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Hungarian rebels waved the Hungarian flag from a Soviet tank captured in the main square in front of the houses of parliament in Budapest in this Nov. 2, 1956 photo. AP Photo.Students March for Change: 50 Years Ago in Europe
Nearly 50 years ago, in late October 1956, people in Hungary took bold moves toward democracy. Learn how the lessons of 1956 inspire new generations.
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A poster on the science of solar eclipses in the Arabic language created by NASA and the State Department.Will You Be Ready for the Next Total Solar Eclipse?
Learn how a natural phenomenon inspires international cooperation.
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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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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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