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Posted on Sun, November 22, 2009 - 12:39:01

Cynthia V. in California writes:

We celebrate our Global Connection and Exchange students in Jalalabad, Afghanistan and in the US during International Education Week. Whether communicating…

From the entry 'Online Conversation Connects Students in Afghanistan and Massachusetts'.

Posted on Sun, November 22, 2009 - 12:06:28

Eric in New Mexico writes:

"The question is not whether we can end hunger, it's whether we will." -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

At risk of agreeing…

From the entry 'What Is the Most Pressing Issue the United States and Asia Must Face Together?'.

Posted on Sun, November 22, 2009 - 10:59:31

Amy in Indiana writes:

I think this program sounds amazing and I wish I had the opportunity to learn and better understand another culture while I was in high school. There is a lot…

From the entry 'Online Conversation Connects Students in Afghanistan and Massachusetts'.

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First Week Launches New ‘Smart Power’
Posted by Robert Wood on Jan 30, 2009 - 09:21 AM

President Obama and Secretary Clinton greet State Depart. employees, Washington, Jan. 22, 2009. [AP]

About the Author: Robert Wood serves as Acting Department Spokesman and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs.

This week was busy and exciting here at the State Department. Last Wednesday, Secretary Clinton was confirmed and sworn-in as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State. Last Thursday, she arrived…

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Sharing Experiences at Home Motivates Service Abroad
Posted by Preeti Shah on Jan 26, 2009 - 11:43 AM

Vice Consul Preeti Shah in Turkey, Jan. 5, 2009. [State Dept. Photo]

About the Author: Preeti Shah serves as Vice Consul at the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey.

“Um, so… can you tell us a little about your personal life? Like, do you date and stuff?” the 16-year-old with furry boots asked, as her classmates giggled in response.

“That’s a good question actually,” I responded, smiling. “Dating in this line of work can be tough, but it can also be pretty exciting,” I continued, sharing with the 25 high school juniors some of the pitfalls and bonuses that come with being a Foreign Service Officer.

The opportunity to serve as a

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Secretary Clinton Arrives at State Department
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Jan 22, 2009 - 10:25 AM

This morning, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived at the U.S. Department of State. In her remarks to Department employees, Secretary Clinton said:

"I am absolutely honored and thrilled beyond words to be here with you as our nation's 67th Secretary of State. And I believe, with all of my heart, that this is a new era for America.

President Obama set the tone with his inaugural address. And the work of the Obama-Biden Administration is committed to advancing America's national security, furthering America's interests, and respecting and exemplifying America's values around the world.

There are three legs to the stool of American foreign policy:…

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Clinton Confirmed, Sworn-In as U.S. Secretary of State
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Jan 21, 2009 - 04:29 PM

Secretary Clinton takes oath of office to be U.S. Secretary of State, Jan. 21, 2009. [Senate Photo]

The United States Senate confirmed and swore-in Hillary Rodham Clinton as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State. Read the testimony at her nomination hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

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Hometown Diplomat Program Strengthens Community Ties
Posted by Schere Walker on Jan 20, 2009 - 11:44 AM

Flags line the main street of Madras, Oregon, June 20, 2006. [AP File]

About the Author: Schere Walker serves as the Department’s Hometown Diplomat Coordinator in the Bureau of Public Affairs.

America’s diplomatic corps is drawn from small towns and big cities across the United States. Union County, New Jersey. St. Louis, Missouri. San Rafael, California. Just a few of the communities that America’s diplomats call their hometowns.

Through the Hometown Diplomat Program, State Department employees…

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