Hero Chad
Partners in the Fight Against Landmines
Bobby Muller, Nobel laureate, war hero. (Applause.) War hero and President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation. The guy nobody can say no to, who by sheer force of personality and will, got the global landmine movement rolling. ... [Read More]
US Embassy, Dakar - Senegal Art Exhibit
Return to the Embassy Homepage Senegal Art Exhibit Conveys Islamic Message of Pe ... [Read More]
Remarks on the Signing of the Naivasha Protocols
ASSISTANT SECRETARY SNYDER: Oh, General Sumbeiywo was there and he's the unsung hero in this whole process. The fact that he's not a particular diplomat, although he's better than a lot I've met over the years. But in fact, the General led to a little clarity of thought sometimes, a little clarity of what timetables meant, and a little clarity of temperament driving the process forward. ... [Read More]
Background Notes: Egypt
Background Notes: EgyptPA/PCSource: Office of Public Communication, Bureau of Public AffairsDate: Dec 15, 199012/15/90Region: MidEast/North AfricaCountry: EgyptSubject: Travel, History, International Organizations, Trade/Economics[TEXT]Official Name: Arab Republic of EgyptPROFILEGeographyArea: 1,001,450 sq. km. (386,650 sq. mi.); slightly smaller thanTexas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas combined. Cities: Capital-Cairo (pop.over 12 million). Other cities-Alexandria (4 million), Aswan, Asyut,Port Said, Suez, Ismailia. Terrain: Desert except Nile Valley andDelta. Climate: Dry, hot summer, moderate winters.PeopleNationality: Noun and adjective-Egyptian(s).Popul ... [Read More]
U.S. Department of State - Local Holidays (International)
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Local Holidays (International) - Complete List
Local Holidays (International)APIANew Year's Day Monday, 3 JanGood Friday Friday, 25 MarEaster Monday, 28 MarAnzac Day Monday, 25 AprMother's of Samoa Day Monday, 9 MaySamoan Independence Day Wednesday, 1 JunSamoan ... [Read More]
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