Internet Resources:General Resources
American Corner | 2013-01-31 17:13
This site from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs contains “stories about some of America’s most beloved customs and national symbols.” Topics include the Pledge of Allegiance, flag etiquette, the bald eagle, gun salutes, and other patriotic subjects. Useful for planning activities or researching holidays such as the Fourth of July, Flag Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day.
 
CIA World FactBook: United States
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html
Official source of information about the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, and defense of the United States.
 
Current eJournalUSA
http://usinfo.state.gov/pub/ejournalusa.html
Link directly to the current and archived electronic journals published by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Information Programs. Journals cover themes related to economics and trade, international security, global issues, democracy, human rights, and U.S. society and values.
 
Information USA
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/
This resource for foreign audiences seeking information about American society, political processes, official U.S. policies, and culture was prepared by the staff of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Information Programs. Sections include: Facts about the USA, Economy and Trade, Media, Education, Arts and Culture, Government and Politics, Laws and Treaties, Society and Values, Science and Technology, and Geography and Travel.
 
Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/
From “the largest library in the world,” this site offers access to eight million items online. In addition, through its online catalogs, research guides, and other finding aids, the site provides information on many of the books, recordings, photographs, maps, and manuscripts contained in the library’s collections. Links to a number of useful resources are described in greater detail in entries below.
 
Smithsonian Institution
http://www.si.edu/
Often called “the nation’s attic,” the Smithsonian is comprised of several history, science, and technology museums, as well as art galleries, the National Zoo, a number of research facilities and libraries, and outreach programs. The site provides links to the museums, exhibitions, events, research, and membership information. Visitor’s guides are available in a number of languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.
 
Publications from International Information Programs
http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/
The U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Information Programs pursues a robust print and online publishing program. Ranging from the “About America” series (recent title: Edward R. Murrow: Journalism at Its Best) to the comprehensive Outline series (Outline of U.S. History, Outline of the U.S. Legal System, etc.), titles on this site are a premiere resource for international high school and university students wishing to learn more about the United States.
 
U.S. Department of State: International Information Programs
http://usinfo.state.gov/
From the State Department Office which “conducts, develops, and distributes public diplomacy materials in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives,” this searchable site includes publications, current articles (Washington File) and other resources arranged geographically and thematically. Topics include international security, trade and economics, global issues, democracy, human rights, history, geography and population, and life and culture. Much material has been translated into French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Persian, and Chinese.
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