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@StateDept platform for sharing stories and images about American society, culture, and life.
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    ShareAmerica 🇺🇸
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    Jul 20
    The Lincoln Memorial in Washington has stood as a symbol of freedom since it opened in 1922. Now visitors to the National Park Service’s fifth most visited site can learn about this iconic American monument at the new Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Museum.
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    New museum takes visitors inside, and under, the Lincoln Memorial
    A new museum under the Lincoln Memorial invites visitors to learn more about the monument's construction and place in history.
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    Jul 16
    On July 20, 1976, the U.S. space agency safely landed the first spacecraft on Mars. Viking 1 operated for six years. The lander tested soil and sent home the world’s first images of the Martian surface. In 2026, the United States is again reaching for Mars with missions that
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    Viking 1: Humanity's first eyes on Mars
    NASA's Viking 1 landed safely on Mars 50 years ago. See how this pioneering mission expanded human understanding of the red planet.
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    Jul 15
    With massive, towering cliffs and deep canyons, Zion National Park consistently ranks as one of America’s most popular spots for outdoor adventure. Designated as a U.S. national park in 1919, Zion, in southwestern Utah and two hours from Las Vegas, now attracts 5 million
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    Zion National Park's otherworldly landscape
    One of Utah's natural wonders, Zion National Park offers some of the most spectacular and rugged scenery in the American West.
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    Jul 14
    Buildings across the world glowed, red, white and blue over the Fourth of July weekend honoring the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Numerous cities, many working with U.S. diplomats, lit buildings and landmarks with America’s colors in recognition of the nation’s
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    World landmarks shine red, white and blue
    Many of the world's iconic landmarks honored America's 250th anniversary with commemorative displays. Catch a glimpse of all the lights.
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    Jul 13
    U.S. passports continue to evolve with new designs and next-generation security features. Take a look at how U.S. passports have changed since the country’s founding:
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    U.S. passports through 250 years
    Since America's founding, U.S. citizens have needed passports to travel abroad. Learn how passports have improved over time.
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    Jul 10
    With a nod to a favorite American summertime experience — visiting state fairs with their pie-baking competitions, live music and amusement rides — the Great American State Fair has opened on the National Mall. The fair, which runs through July 10, is a centerpiece of the
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    On the Great American State Fair
    People from around the U.S. and the globe attended the Great American State Fair's opening day in Washington. See what they enjoyed most.
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    Jul 9
    Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4, the date in 1776 when the 13 colonies declared independence from Great Britain. As the world marks 250 years of U.S. independence, take a look back at other milestones accomplished on the Fourth of July:
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    What makes this date distinctive?
    The U.S. declared independence on July 4, 1776. See how the country went on to make history on that date in later years.
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    Jul 9
    The desk Thomas Jefferson used to write the Declaration of Independence and the portrait of George Washington the dollar bill made famous are among the many iconic American artifacts on display in Washington for the country’s 250th anniversary. Take a look at how five museums
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    Where 250 years of American heritage is on display
    Museums in Washington are honoring America's 250th anniversary. Find out where to see some of the country's most cherished artifacts.
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    Jul 7
    As Americans honor the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026, people around the world are joining them in marking the occasion.
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    America's 250th birthday party goes international
    In 2026, countries around the world have honored the 250th anniversary of the United States. Learn more about these commemorations.
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    Jul 7
    Urban search and rescue teams from the United States rescued survivors after devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela June 24, leaving over a thousand people dead and many more missing.
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    Expert search and rescue teams save lives in Venezuela
    U.S. search and rescue crews are saving survivors of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Learn more about U.S. disaster assistance.
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    Jul 6
    As the United States of America marks 250 years of independence, Washington’s National Mall features a Ferris wheel. The ride is part of The Great American State Fair, which runs until July 10.
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    Here's the story behind the National Mall's Ferris wheel
    Learn about American engineering behind the Ferris wheel — an iconic amusement ride that symbolizes celebration worldwide.
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    Jul 6
    Glacier National Park’s rugged natural landscape of soaring mountain peaks and crystal waters is a majestic work of nature. But American ingenuity allows the park’s 3 million annual visitors to get up close to Glacier’s beautiful interior.
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    Ingenuity brought Glacier National Park to the people
    Built a century ago, Going-to-the-Sun Road brings visitors access to a wondrous and daunting terrain. Learn about Glacier National Park.
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    Jun 24
    The Declaration of Independence, the document that launched a country, was read aloud in Philadelphia a few days after its passage in 1776. Americans have celebrated their country and its ideals on July 4 ever since.
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    What it's like to be American on July 4
    Independence Day always brings picnics, concerts and fireworks. This year, the country's semiquincentennial makes the holiday more special.
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    Jun 23
    .@NASA's Artemis program sent the Orion spacecraft around the moon, carrying astronauts farther from Earth than ever before, as millions back home watched. Now the space agency is planning missions that will land astronauts on the moon and build a permanent base on the lunar
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    What lies ahead for Artemis and the moon?
    NASA’s Artemis program aims to take astronauts to the moon and work toward establishing a permanent base there by 2032. Learn how.
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