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Treaties in Force 2002 Index
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Frequently Asked Historical Questions
Originally the seal was meant to symbolize the beliefs and values of the founding fathers and the new nation. The red and white stripes of the shield represent the states united under and supporting the blue, representing the Chief and Congress. White symbolizes purity and innocence, red signifies hardiness and valor, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice. The shield is supported solely by the American eagle to denote that Americans should rely on their own virtue. The number 13, symbolic of the 13 original colonies, is displayed in the bundle of arrows, the stripes of the shield, and the stars in the constellation. The olive branch and the arrows display the power of peace and war. A new nation taking its place among established, sovereign states is represented by the constellation of stars. The motto E Pluribus Unum expresses the union of the 13 states. ... [Read More]
Article Alert, Archives--U.S. Society, Politics & Government
White House operations reflect the president whom the staff serve. His strengths are theirs and his weaknesses are mirrored in the organization. To understand the communications operation in the George W. Bush administration, one has to begin with the president's management approach became his style is reflected throughout all White House operations. In the system the president and senior advisers set in place, there are several core elements: a presidential management system with three central features-set the goals, establish how to get from point A to point B, and assign specific tasks and responsibilities to staff members; a compartmentalized White House operation where each communications unit and staff member has specific responsibilities; a three-tier communications operation focused on strategy, operations, and implementation; four and later two additional units carrying out tasks associated with publicity operations; White House control over the appointment of dep ... [Read More]
Article Alert, Archives--Electronic Advance Documents
[Note: The links below are all part of the official FTAA web site. Each main link offers chapter-by-chapter access to the Second Draft FTAA Agreement. Chapters range in size from 14 pages to 93 pages. If one printed all chapters, the total document would be approximately 365 printed pages, depending on language selected.] ... See more of our sites IRC Home U.S. Embassy Home IIP Home Dept. of State Home The White House Home [Read More]
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