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Meet The Secretary of State
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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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Fun Activities
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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
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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: 03/16/2010 Description: State Department seal. - State Dept ImageExhibition of the Great Seal
Aug. 18: Independence Visitor Center, the official visitor center for the greater Philadelphia region, is hosting the landmark exhibition Celebrating the 225th Anniversary of the Great Seal:  Past, Present and Future.
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Date: 08/11/2010 Description: Secretary Clinton presents the 2010 AFSA essay winner her certificate at the State Department. State Department Photo by Michael Gross - State Dept ImageAFSA Essay Contest Winner
Aug. 11: Secretary Clinton presents American Foreign Service Association essay contest winner Evaline Bai a certificate for her submission.
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Date: 06/09/2010 Description: A giant soccer ball. AP ImageNew Sports Envoy: Misty May-Treanor
Aug. 4: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor traveled to Moscow as a Sports Envoy to conduct beach volleyball clinics as part of an exchange conducted under the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission.
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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: 03/03/2008 Description: Group of MEPI Student Leaders. - State Dept ImageState Alumni Member of the Month
Rezani Aziz, an alumnus of the International Visitor Leadership Program is State Alumni Member of the Month for August 2010. Current Member» Media Note» Past Honorees»
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Description: Image of four different types of U.S. passports. DEPARTMENT OF STATE PHOTOSafety Information for American Students Traveling Abroad
Learn more ways to travel safely and where to get help if you need it. New Schedule of Consular Fees to Take Effect on July 13, 2010
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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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ImageThe 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?ImageThere 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!ImageU.S. diplomatic history evolved over the past two centuries. Explore some of the most important foreign relations issues.
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ImageThe 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.ImageWhy 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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