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WEBU.S. Priorities at the 2024 Our Oceans Conference. U.S. Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn discusses the efforts of the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation on the sidelines of the Our Oceans Conference. Editorials on …
Unalienable Rights and Why They Matter - Voice of America
WEBSep 8, 2020 · Unalienable Rights and Why They Matter. September 08, 2020. The Committee of Five present their work, the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, in June 1776, from John Trumbull's 1819 painting. Unalienable rights are considered “inherent in all persons and roughly what we mean today …
U.S. Institutions - Why is the First Amendment Important?
WEBFeb 20, 2017 · Arguably, the First Amendment is also the most important to the maintenance of a democratic government. It states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of …
Labor Day 2021 - Voice of America
WEBLabor Day 2021. September 05, 2021. us labor day. On the first Monday in September, America observes Labor Day, a celebration of its workers and their contributions to the successes of the United States and its society. 0:00 0:03:00.
Presidents' Day 2022 - Voice of America
WEBPresidents' Day 2022. February 21, 2022. Presidents Day Holiday. On the third Monday in February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. 0:00 0:03:14. Direct link. On the third Monday in February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. The commemoration was originally meant to recognize George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Ending the War in Afghanistan - Voice of America
WEBSep 7, 2021 · The United States has ended its military mission in Afghanistan after 20 years — the longest war in American history. U.S. diplomats, military, and intelligence professionals risked their lives to get American citizens, at-risk Afghans who helped us, other vulnerable Afghans, including women, children, and members of minority groups, citizens of our Allies and partners, and others onboard ...
Labor Day 2020 - Voice of America
WEBLabor Day 2020. September 06, 2020. A volunteer with Project C.U.R.E. accepts personal protective equipment to be donated to healthcare workers treating coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Chicago, IL. (File) On the first Monday of September every year, the United States pauses to honor its workers and the contributions they make to our nation ...
Memorial Day 2021 - Voice of America
WEBMay 31, 2021 · Memorial Day 2021. U.S. President Joe Biden, with first lady Jill Biden, finds U.S. serviceman Dennis Shine among the names of the war dead as they visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to mark National Vietnam War Veterans Day. (File) Memorial Day is an occasion to remember the sacrifices made by the few to benefit the many, a …
The U.S. Constitution - Article Four - Voice of America
WEBNov 18, 2017 · Article Four of the US Constitution outlines relations among the states, and between each state and the federal government. It sets out the responsibilities and duties of the states as well as responsibilities that the federal government has to the states. Article Four sets the rules for such matters as admitting new states and border changes ...
Issues Between the U.S. and Russia - Voice of America
WEBJul 16, 2021 · At a press briefing, President Biden welcomed Russia’s decision to join the United States in launching a Strategic Stability Dialogue. Through this Dialogue, the United States and Russia seek to lay the groundwork for future arms control and risk reduction measures. Another topic covered at length was cybersecurity, occurring in the wake of ...
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