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The National Mall: Coming Together in America’s Backyard

Located in the heart of Washington, the National Mall hosts almost 3,000 events every year. Ever since...
Jan 19, 2017VIEW
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Remembering the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995

At about five-thirty in the morning on January 17, 1995, I woke up in the dark for some reason and got ou...
Jan 17, 2017VIEW
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Across America, Winter Celebrations

Americans love a party, and winter offers several holidays for family and friends to meet and celebrate r...
Dec 22, 2016VIEW
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Delivering Gifts Where Santa Can’t

When Santa Claus has a hard time reaching remote Pacific islands, the military helps him out. Every De...
Dec 12, 2016VIEW
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Joining Hands across the Pacific to Build an LGBT-Friendly Society

When people tease an unmarried man by asking if he’s secretly gay or point out that it’s hard to tell if ...
Dec 2, 2016VIEW
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Creating a Diverse Workforce that Embraces People with Disabilities

“Thanks to the ADA, the places that comprise our shared American life — schools, workplaces, movie theate...
Oct 27, 2016VIEW
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How does it feel? Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize in literature.

Legendary American musician Bob Dylan has won the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature, the first songwriter to...
Oct 24, 2016VIEW
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What takeout food reveals about U.S. history

From fast-food restaurants to pizza delivery, the history of takeout food can tell us plenty, because how...
Sep 26, 2016VIEW
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America’s Declaration of Independence

President Barack Obama reminded us in his speech in Hiroshima in May that the story of America began with...
Jul 4, 2016VIEW
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Advice on Studying Abroad: Makeup Artist Kodo Nishimura

As a cutting-edge makeup artist who is active both in the United States and Japan, Kodo Nishimura has wor...
Apr 22, 2016VIEW
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Marriage Equality Pioneer Speaks on the Future of LGBT Rights

Evan Wolfson founded the Freedom to Marry campaign in 2003 to lead efforts to make same-sex marriage lega...
Apr 14, 2016VIEW
U.S.-Japan RelationsSocial Issues

The Torii Gates that Crossed the Pacific

Nearly five years have passed since the Tohoku region of Japan was hit by a massive earthquake and tsunam...
Feb 4, 2016VIEW
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Hashtag Activism: How Twitter Changed the Way a Generation Communicates

The most-watched rap feud in years started with just a few tweets this past July. Meek Mill claimed that ...
Jan 14, 2016VIEW
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The many faces of King in America's cities

“I just want the most spontaneous ones,” said Camilo Vergara, referring to his photos of street art depic...
Jan 13, 2016VIEW
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The White House knows how to do the holidays

The original English version of this article is here on ShareAmerica.gov....
Dec 16, 2015VIEW
U.S.-Japan RelationsSocial Issues

“Operation Christmas Drop” Continues as Pacific Tradition

Andersen Air Force Base, Guam — Volunteers at Andersen Air Force Base are teaming up with airmen from Yok...
Dec 4, 2015VIEW
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Why Americans Give Thanks over a Shared Meal

Thanksgiving in the United States is a time to gather with family and friends, share a traditional meal a...
Nov 19, 2015VIEW
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Staying in tune: How pop music tells America's story

The original English version of this article is here on ShareAmerica.gov....
Nov 5, 2015VIEW

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