Washington — Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles — slavery, prejudice, poverty — as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau there are more than 41 million black residents in the United States, including those of more than one race. They make up 13.5 percent of the U.S. population. Read More

 
Secretary Clinton gives a speech on Internet freedom.

Thank you very much, Alberto, for not only that kind introduction but your and your colleagues’ leadership of this important institution.  It’s a pleasure to be here at the Newseum.  The Newseum is a monument to some of our most precious freedoms, and I’m grateful for this opportunity to discuss how those freedoms apply to the challenges of the 21st century. Read More

  
Secretary Clinton speaks on Development in the 21st Century.

 
President Obama gives a speech on strenghening
intelligence, aviation security.

"The immediate reviews that I ordered after the failed Christmas terrorist attack are now complete.  I was just briefed on the findings and recommendations for reform, and I believe it's important that the American people understand the new steps that we're taking to prevent attacks and keep our country safe. This afternoon, my Counterterrorism and Homeland Security Advisor, John Brennan, will discuss his review into our terrorist watchlist system — how our government failed to connect the dots in a way that would have.  Read More 

 
Ambassador Cretz addresses Libyan Space Campers at his Tripoli residence.

Tripoli - U.S. Ambassador Gene A. Cretz hosted the global premiere of One Small Step, One Giant Leap, a documentary film about the adventures of Libyan youth who participated last summer in Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama in the USA. These high school students were the first group from the African continent and only the second in the Arab world to be selected to participate in this exciting program. Family and business leaders celebrated the accomplishments of these students. Read More 

Tripoli - United States Ambassador Gene A. Cretz brought together over 300 Libyan alumni of American universities on November 23 to celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving.  The event was the first such assembly of Libyans who studied in the United States and brought together guests from across the Jamahiriya.  The event reunited graduates from the 1960s through the 1980s. Read More   

The First Annual U.S. Embassy Thanksgiving Alumni Reunion
brought together more than 400 Libyans who previously studied
in America.  The Banquet Hall was overflowing with Turkey cheer!