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    More than 50 years ago today, some 20 million Americans came together across the country to demand that we prioritize our planet’s well-being.  They came from every walk of life and political background, and were united around a common vision:  to protect the Earth and our natural treasures for future generations. Their actions that day ignited an environmental movement and proved that nothing is beyond our capacity if we do it together.  Today, we carry on their legacy by building a greener, more sustainable planet and, with it, a healthier, more prosperous Nation.      This work has…

Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield will travel to Tempe, Arizona and Honolulu, Hawaii from April 17 to April 24. While in Arizona, Assistant Secretary Satterfield will meet with Arizona State University (ASU) officials and participants in U.S. exchange programs to thank ASU for its longstanding partnership in advancing people-to-people ties through U.S. programs.  The visit will underscore the United States’ commitment to international education as a key component of public diplomacy and highlight the value of foreign policy through domestic engagement. While in Hawaii, Assistant Secretary Satterfield will deliver remarks on the importance of…

    America’s volunteers embody the core values that define our Nation:  an optimism that is tested yet resolute; a courage that digs deep when we need it most; and an unshakeable faith in one another, our Nation, and the future we can build together.  During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the millions of selfless Americans who keep faith in all of us and give their time, service, and hearts to make sure no one is left behind. I have often said that America is a good Nation because we are a good people — every day, our country’s volunteers…

Today, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Italy’s Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Italy on countering foreign state information manipulation. Foreign state information manipulation, which includes disinformation and propaganda, is a transnational security threat that can create or exploit divisions within and among countries, imperil election integrity, and undermine public trust in government.  Recognizing that the threat faced requires coordinated action, this memorandum of understanding demonstrates the U.S. and Italian commitment to…