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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: 01/31/2012 Description: "My State Department" tab, Department homepage; creates a personalized landing page for State Department releases, info. - State Dept ImageCelebrating 21st Century Statecraft Month

The U.S. Department of State has designated January 2012 as 21st Century Statecraft month. Check out "My State Department", a customizable feature to get the news you want first.

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Date: 08/10/2011 Description: Dancers break it down in Chelyabinsk. © U.S. Consulate Yekaterinburg photoDanceMotion USA Tour Dates to Launch Second Season

Jan. 4: The ECA Bureau and BAM announced today the tour dates of the second season of DanceMotion USASM.

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Date: 10/11/2011 Description: Screen shot of new Discover Diplomacy website. - State Dept ImageWhat is Diplomacy?

Learn about the people, places, and issues of diplomacy on the new Discover Diplomacy website»

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Date: 11/22/2011 Description: "Dance With Us: Motion Across Cultures" contest winner photo "Pasut" - Malaysian dancers in a mid-air leap - State Dept ImageDance With Us: Photo Contest Winners

Nov. 22: View the top 20 winning entries. “Pasut” features traditional Malay dancers suspended in mid-air. See the Photos»  Doors to Diplomacy Contest»

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Date: 01/21/2010 Description: Photo of three Foreign Relations Series volumes, showing the spine of each as if on a bookcase. - State Dept ImageFRUS: 150th Anniversary of the Series

FRUS marks its 150th anniversary in 2011. It is the oldest and most comprehensive series of its type anywhere in the world.  Ten Things You Should Know About the State Department»  A Great Place To Work»

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

The U.S. Department of State has named John O'Loughlin Kennedy of Ireland as State Alumni Member of the Month February 2012.  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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