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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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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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Date: 11/14/2010 Description: Drivers drive during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Avondale, Ariz. © AP ImageSportsUnited, NASCAR Team Up For First-Ever Racing Exchange

The U.S. Department of State’s SportsUnited exchange program is teaming up with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) to host 11 young adults from Bahrain and Qatar for a motorsports exchange.


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Description: ExchangesConnect Online Photo Contest State Dept Photo"Postcards from Home" Photo Contest

Nov. 9: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) today launched the “Postcards from Home” Photo Contest on its ExchangesConnect online community.  The contest runs November 9, 2010 through December 17, 2010.


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Description: Doors to Diplomacy website contest logo. State Dept PhotoState Department Announces "Doors to Diplomacy" 2011 Web Project Competition

Oct. 18: To qualify, middle school and high school students will work in small teams with teacher-coaches. Projects must be completed by March 15, 2011.


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Date: 08/12/2010 Description: Flood affected people wade through water to reach safer areas in Multan, Pakistan. © AP ImageFlooding in Pakistan: How We Are Helping

Aug. 24: The flooding is wreaking havoc on the entire country. Ask your parents about donating to this worthy cause. Other crises and how to help: state.gov/haitiquake | Earthquake in Chile


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Date: 12/17/2009 Description: Students playing in an orchestra © American School of MadridDiplomacy Through The Arts: Film, Music, Sports, and Dance

Learn more about the State Department efforts to teach diplomacy to the next generations through film, music, sports, and dance.  More»


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Date: 07/19/2010 Description: Student Leaders Study Civic Activism at U.S. Schools - State Dept ImageState Alumni Member of the Month

Department of State has named Dr. Hua Jiang of China, an alumnus of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), as State Alumni Member of the Month for November 2010. Current Member» Media Note» Past Honorees»


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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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