President Bush Welcomes Members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic Team to the White House, July 21, 2008
America.gov: 2008 Olympics
eJournalUSA: The Olympic Experience
eJournalUSA: National Parks, National Legacy
VIDEO Secretary Rice delivers remarks at the State Department for the announcement of the Civilian Response Corps, July 16, 2008
The Civilian Response Corps of the United States of America, Fact Sheet, DOS, Office of the Spokesman, Washington, DC, July 16, 2008
James K. Glassman, Under Secretary, Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State at the Washington Foreign Press Center Briefing on "U.S Public Diplomacy and the War of Ideas," Tuesday, July 15, 2008 (View Video)
This week from Washington, July 17 (e-newsletter)
(Rice Highlights “Sea Change” in Africa; United States Reducing Presence in Iraq, Bush Says; U.S. Wants Accountability for Perpetrators of Darfur Genocide; The Real Pepsi Challenge: Breaking the Corporate Color Barrier; Unorthodox U.S. Museums Show Off America’s Lighter Side)
Visa Waiver Countries and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
Additional information: ESTA Fact Sheet, ESTA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Blogs at America.gov
Your source for conversation and debate on the issues that shape our world. Come join the discussion.
BLOG Rumors, Myths, and Fabrications: A Guide to What Isn’t True
Examining rumors, conspiracy theories and false stories.
Toward an Environmentally Effective and Economically Sustainable Global Climate Deal, Dr. Paula J. Dobriansky, Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs, June 17, 2008
American Giving: Strenghtening communities through generosity
Generosity and caring is evident in the personal stories of Americans who give money and time to advance the common good around the globe.
Social Entrepreneurs Want to Change the World
The same passion that helps entrepreneurs grasp business opportunities often drives them to make the world a better place. Social entrepreneurs dedicate a portion of their profits to improve lives around the world. These entrepreneurs use business acumen to design and sell "ethical brands," popular with consumers for their inherent features as well as the social cause they represent.
