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27 Dec 2007
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Geography, Travel and Tourism
A Victorian-era house that served as a refuge from the bustle of White House life for President Abraham Lincoln and his family now offers an intimate look at the presidency of a man whose leadership during the U.S. Civil War helped keep his nation intact. President Lincoln’s Cottage, situated on the 112-hectare compound of the federally owned Soldiers’ Home in Washington, will open to the public in February 2008 following a seven-year restoration project. (complete text)
American Life, Diversity Explained, Point by Data Point
America is changing in big ways. It’s getting older, and it’s getting more racially and ethnically diverse, the U.S. Census Bureau says in its annual Statistical Abstract of the United States. The publication, a compendium of data on American life, includes everything from how much Americans volunteer (27 percent of the population volunteers an hour per week) to which U.S. cities are most popular with travelers from abroad (New York wins by far). (complete text)
New Film on America To Be Shown at U.S. Consulates, Embassies
Visitors to U.S. consulates and embassies soon will be able to watch a short film, I Am America, that introduces them to America’s people and landscapes, conveying the simple message that America is a diverse, interesting and friendly place. “People overseas think we’ve been barricading ourselves” since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, “but it’s not true,” says Cari E. Guittard, executive vice president of the nonprofit organization Business for Diplomatic Action, which commissioned the film as a gift to the U.S. government. “We want people to come here.” (complete text) Related Items:  I Am America
Historic Annapolis, Maryland, Hosts Middle East Peace Conference
The scenic, waterfront city of Annapolis -- historic Colonial town and state capital of Maryland –- is the site of a Middle East peace conference November 26-28. The city has a colorful history, including serving for a brief period as the peacetime capital of the United States. (complete text) |
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