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The 29th Summer Universiade

The 29th Summer Universiade will take place from August 19 to 30, 2017 in Taipei. About 7,000 athletes from more than 150 countries are invited to attend. For more information, please click the links :
The Taipei 2017 Universiade
USA Team 
Daily Competition Schedule (provisional) 

Thomas Jefferson's Virginia Mountain Home

The home of the United States’ third president, Founding Father and author of the Declaration of Independence is linked with Jefferson’s world-changing ideas, said Leslie Greene Bowman, president of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

American Food Roots

AFR was created to explore why we eat what we eat and to be a repository of stories about the literal melting pot that is American food.

Fourth of July Music Reflects U.S. History, Diversity

The patriotic songs that have become staples of U.S. Independence Day celebrations reflect the nation’s history and the contributions of immigrants to the country’s diverse culture.

It's a new era: U.S. renewables outpacing fossil fuels

Next time you recharge your iPad or turn on a TV in the U.S., you could tap into electricity from wind or solar. These two sources accounted for two-thirds of new power generation in 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Women score several ‘firsts’ in U.S. government in 2017

When the new U.S. Congress convenes in Washington on January 3, 2017, Catherine Cortez Masto becomes the first Latina ever to serve in the Senate, representing Nevada. Across the country in California’s Silicon Valley, Savita Vaidhyanathan is Cupertino’s first Indian-American woman mayor.

The young women grew up in different parts of Morocco, never thinking they would meet a first lady of the U.S., be invited to the White House or participate in a movie premiere.

The new face of U.S. currency: An African-American ‘Lady Liberty’

For the first time in the history of U.S. currency, the United States will make a special gold coin featuring Lady Liberty as an African-American woman.

Marching to the beat of Martin Luther King

The Ballou High School marching band in Washington has performed in major celebrations before, but the parade honoring Martin Luther King Jr. has special meaning.

Have purpose, will travel

Shannon O’Donnell discovered her life mission during a 2008 around-the-world trip: to travel responsibly and promote volunteering overseas. She was onto something. Young Americans like O’Donnell are more likely than their parents’ generation to travel with purpose, according to a 2015 study.

The Red Road Project portrait series by photographer Carlotta Cardana and writer Danielle SeeWalker aims to dispel misconceptions about Native Americans.

Election night belongs to the winner. Supporters eagerly await the president-elect’s first remarks. But the speech that most confirms the strength of U.S. democracy actually belongs to the loser.

It is two weeks before Election Day (November 8), and millions of Americans have already cast their votes for the next U.S. president.
And yes, those votes are completely legal.

Broome County in upstate New York is three hours from the nearest major city. It’s not one of the densely populated urban areas that news networks watch closely on election night. But when it comes to voting, Broome County is like every other place in America: It takes election security very seriously.

African-American History Museum Holds A Story For Us All

The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, first proposed in 1915 by black veterans of the U.S.

5 Myths about Solar Energy

Widespread use of solar energy will dramatically reduce air pollution, providing health and economic benefits. Solar technology can electrify remote and low-income communities without expensive grid infrastructure. That’s why the Chinese, Indian and U.S. governments, and many more, are investing heavily in solar technologies.

Peter J. McGuire, a carpenter and labor union leader, was the person who came up with the idea for Labor Day. He thought American workers should be honored with their own day. He proposed his idea to New York’s Central Labor Union early in 1882, and they thought the holiday was a good idea, too.

Labor Day: An Ode to the American Worker

Unlike other U.S. holidays, Labor Day does not pay tribute to a person or memorialize a historic event. It gives voice to the American worker.

For Blake Haxton, rowing means more than racing about in boats

Six years ago, Blake Haxton was an accomplished teenage rower in Columbus, Ohio, recruited by the best U.S. college teams. Then doctors told him the soreness in his leg was necrotizing fasciitis, commonly known as “flesh-eating disease.”

Lex Gillette has a vision for gold in the long jump

At 17, he won the long jump at the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes championships and qualified for the U.S. Paralympic Team. He won silver in the Games in Athens in 2004, Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012. He’ll compete for another medal at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio.

After Olympic glory, diver Greg Louganis becomes a champion for others

U.S. diving great Greg Louganis is returning to the Olympics some 30 years after he won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 games on the springboard and the platform.

Big roofs mean big solar at top U.S. retailers

 Several years ago, Walmart covered the roof of this giant California store with solar panels, and a number of big retailers such as Target and IKEA are following suit. If every U.S. supermarket and shopping center converted underused roof space to solar panels, it could generate enough clean energy to power 7 million homes.

It’s a new era: U.S. renewables outpacing fossil fuels

Next time you recharge your iPad or turn on a TV in the U.S., you could tap into electricity from wind or solar. These two sources accounted for two-thirds of new power generation in 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Journalists can be Targets. What Should They do About it?

Members of the free press assume more than their share of danger. Reporting from a conflict zone can mean being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Covering health epidemics and natural disasters means possible exposure to deadly conditions.

Without a Free Press, Countries Have 'Nothing to Teach'

Kerry spoke January 28 at the official opening of the new Washington Post building. That paper, Kerry recalled, had proven that “not even the president of the United States is above the law” when it exposed details of the Watergate scandal during the administration of President Richard Nixon.

Jazz in America

Learn about some of the great jazz performers in American history.

Women's Stories

Short videos offering stories and advice by successful American women.

Notable women in U.S. history

A Smithsonian Flickr photostream featuring notable women in U.S. history.

The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. The third Monday in January marks Martin Luther King Day, a U.S. holiday that honors King’s legacy and challenges citizens to engage in volunteer service in their communities.

Martin Luther King's Words Still Inspire Debate

“I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness.”

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Life Remembered in Words and Song

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of King’s death, the book and CD are inspired by the spirituals, hymns and gospel songs that sustained marchers and protesters of the 1950s and 1960s.

These 15 photographs highlight Martin Luther King Jr.’s dedication to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

The Dream Lives On, the Work Continues

It was a speech that the world cannot forget. On August 28, 1963, an estimated 250,000 people marched to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington where they heard Martin Luther King Jr. give a speech destined to resonate through the ages.

National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States.

The National HIV/AIDS Strategy is a five-year plan that details principles, priorities, and actions to guide our collective national response to the HIV epidemic.

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 and express gratitude for the good things in life.

Live from America! A Taste of Thanksgiving.

From mouth-watering turkeys to sweet potato pie, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each year by coming together to share a meal and express gratitude. This interactive discussion features four renowned chefs preparing traditional holiday meals and discussing international influences on the foods.

Visions of Native Americans

The contradictions in these descriptions reflect the
controversial nature of the most comprehensive photographic
record ever made of North America’s indigenous peoples—
The North American Indian by Edward S. Curtis. This monumental work consists of portraits, landscapes, and scenes
of more than 70 tribes whose homelands once encompassed two-thirds of the United States and Canada.

American Indian Heritage Quiz

The Quiz is created by U.S. Department of State – Bureau of International Information Programs

The Fantasy and Folklore of All Hallows

The origins and traditions of Halloween are explored in an article by folklorist Jack Santino. A selected bibliography on Halloween and related topics compiled by American Folklife Center staff is also included.

Running a Business

 This section highlights what you need to know — from sales to human resources — to run your business and succeed.

Growing Your Business

Planning and preparing for new challenges is one step in the process. Find out how you can successfully grow your company.

Welcome to Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement, a traveling exhibition of portraits!

A journey that will take you through a giant photo album, full of remarkable people and their stories. You’ll meet Latino men, women, and one large family.

Study in the USA

A publication for use in explaining the breath of option for student considering study in the USA.

Labor Day: An Ode to the American Worker

Unlike other U.S. holidays, Labor Day does not pay tribute to a person or memorialize a historic event. It gives voice to the American worker.

Score a goal with the language of soccer

You don’t have to play football — or soccer, as it is called in the U.S. — to speak the language of the world’s most popular sport. Just use any of these common expressions that take their inspiration from soccer.

Prepare for a sports career at a U.S. college

Do you love sports? Whether you are an athlete or not, you might thrive working in a sports-related field. There are lots of U.S. colleges that can prepare you for such a career.

Raising Her Torch for Freedom

The Statue of Liberty is the most recognizable symbol of democracy in the world. The 93-meter-high colossus stands at the entrance to New York Harbor, where every Fourth of July she is illuminated by a massive fireworks display celebrating America’s birthday

Independence Hall: Where the United States Was Born

The United States was born in the hearts and minds of its founders, who sought to implement fundamental principles of freedom and democracy.

Patriotic Melodies

Patriotic Melodies tells the stories behind many of the songs that have now become part of the American national heritage.

Ways international trade helps the environment

International trade makes people think of boatloads of grain, tankers of oil and lots of money changing hands. But trade also involves surprisingly high levels of environmental conservation.

Bees, Bats, Butterflies and Why They Matter

Bees, bats and butterflies aren’t pests. They’re hardworking pollinators, supporting plant life, ecosystems and agriculture.

U.S. Colleges Embrace Asian American Studies

Asian American Studies, an academic curriculum that looks at the experiences and contributions of the United States’ fastest-growing racial group, is expanding to more and more U.S. campuses.

A Practical Approach to Journalism Ethics

Citizens need credible and accurate journalism to understand their community and the broader world, and to make informed civic decisions. Journalists adopt and uphold ethical standards that help assure their work serves the values of truth, transparency and community.

Asian American Museum Part of History's Next Chapter

Asian Americans’ accomplishments and struggles are an important part of the American story.

Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) 2015

 JAM sponsors a number of programs to promote jazz, including concerts, lectures, educational materials, and exhibitions.

Paint the Town Green

In this article, visit a few cities that stand out because of their environmental efforts.

Help Save the World's Most Trafficked Mammal, the Pangolin

The Plight of the Pangolin — Raise Awareness of the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal on World Wildlife Day.

Earth Day 2015

2015 – Earth Day’s 45th anniversary – could be the most exciting year in environmental history.

Top 10 Ways to Save Wildlife

There are more than 7 billion people on Earth. Imagine if every one of us committed to do one thing — no matter how small — to protect wildlife every day. Even minor actions can have a major impact when we all work together. Here are ways you can make a difference.

International Women Day 2015: Empowering Women – Empowering Humanity:Picture It!

International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.

Women Hisotry Month in Briefs

A collection of Stories on topics ranging from volunteerism to profiles of women in politics.

African American History Month – Library of Congress

Joining in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.

African-American Portrait Pamphlet Series

A series of pamphlets highlighting remarkable African-Americans.

Visionaries: African Americans Tell Their Stories

For nearly a decade, the nonprofit National Visionary Leadership Project (NVLP) collected the oral histories of extraordinary African-American elders.

Making Their Mark: Black Women Leaders

It profiles African-American women of the 20th and 21st centuries who have made significant contributions to many spheres of American life.

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A Day to Serve Others

Each year, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Americans attempt to answer that question by performing community service.

Since its establishment in 2003, PEPFAR has become the largest and most successful international health assistance program in U.S. history.

Kerry at U.N. AIDS Event in New York

We are making an AIDS-free generation a closer reality for a lot of folks all around the world.

U.S. Awards Another $500 Million to Achieve AIDS-Free Generation

More than $500 million in additional U.S. funding will support global HIV and AIDS response efforts with 19 partners.

HIV/AIDS Resource Adds Data from More than 100 Countries

The database is the most comprehensive resource of its kind in the world.

Study in the USA

But all U.S. colleges strive to provide students a safe, secure environment for studying and learning, with good food and housing and activities outside the classroom.

Turkey: Icon of American Thanksgiving

Most Americans today couldn’t imagine a Thanksgiving Day dinner without one.

An Interfaith Thanksgiving

The first Thanksgiving is notable for its cross-cultural friendship.

Thanksgiving: A Favorite U.S. Holiday

Thanksgiving in the United States is a time to gather with family and friends…

Thanksgiving Holiday Is Reminder to Americans to Help Others

Most Americans look forward to sharing a Thanksgiving Day meal with family and friends, but many also make a special effort to volunteer at shelters, churches, food banks and other charitable organizations.

7 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business

The following questions will force you to think through some common issues and can help reduce your risk.

Young Entrepreneurs Remake the World

But closer to home, entrepreneurship can give you the freedom to transform the lives of your family and people in your community.

Crowdfunding: The Power of People

Crowdfunding is the practice of raising financial capital from large groups of people, typically by using the Internet.

Entrepreneurs: Emerging Role Models in Emerging Markets

They are ambitious, they have exciting ideas, they are anxious to implement them…

How Have You Used Your Education to Help Others?

Because who you are will always be more powerful than where you are.

Education for All

I wasn’t allowed to go to school until fourth grade because I used a wheelchair and was unable to walk.

Education Key to Prosperous Lives

A better-educated world is a more prosperous world.

EducationUSA’s 5 Steps to U.S. Study

Step 1: Research Your Options…

Goal! Food. Fitness. Fandom.

You’ll find other ways Americans are confronting health problems and boosting fitness, plus reports on trends…

Fugees Family: Finding a Home on the Field

She drove into a parking lot near some apartment buildings. Her life changed forever on this day.

National Parks, National Legacy

This edition of eJournalUSA presents glorious views of the national parks, the history of this vast system…

U.S. Route 66: A Journey for Travelers Seeking 'Americana'

Route 66 embodies a nostalgic place and time, before the advent of the U.S. interstate highway system in the late 1950s…

Route 66: The Mother Road

Route 66 has forever meant “going somewhere.”

Hired: The Summer Job Experience

In our cover story this month, we find out what kind of work several visitors to the United States did last summer.

Fourth of July, Immigrant Style

This year, the Fourth of July happens during Ramadan, when Muslims fast from sunrise until sunset as one pillar of Islam.

The Road to Independence

The Revolution was effected before the war commenced.

Fourth (of July) and Main Streets

The Fourth of July is, first and foremost, a birthday party.

A New American's First Fourth

Krislee Nelson emigrated at the age of 13 from Jamaica to the United States in 2004.

Asian Americans: Finding Our Place

Asian Americans contribute increasingly  the more time goes on here in America.

Freedom of Expression at a Glance

The U.S. Constitution’s protection of free expression is rooted in the belief that an individual’s ability to express himself freely.

Internet Freedom

How governments and societies confront new and transformative Internet technologies is the subject of this issue of eJournal USA.

Jazz Is Alive: Celebrate International Jazz Day

It is the freest way to express life.

Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) 2014

Every April, Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) highlights the glories of jazz as both a historical and a living treasure.