President Barack Obama's State of the Union 2012
President Obama (Jan. 24): "Think about the America within our reach...A future where we’re in control of our own energy, and our security and prosperity aren’t so tied to unstable parts of the world.
Women's Business Leadership
Secretary Clinton: "So the challenge before us today as we represent government, business, NGOs, workers, institutions is what are the ideas that we can promote that can help women be able to..."
Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, newly appointed cultural ambassador, presents Secretary Clinton with signed L.A. Lakers jersey and his latest book during announcement of his appointment at Department of State.
U.S.-Turkey Partnership
Deputy Secretary Burns (Jan. 10): "This extensive agenda is a very strong reminder of the breadth and significance of our partnership, of the positive role that Turkey plays on so many issues in this region and beyond..."
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Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
(Jan. 13, 2012) - President Obama and Prime Minister Erdogan spoke by telephone today about issues related to democracy, security and development in the Middle East and North Africa region; this was their first conversation in the New Year.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A Time to Serve Others - The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., who is remembered in the United States on the third Monday of January each year, is ...
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2011: The Year in Global Partnerships
In 2011, Secretary Clinton continued to champion cross-sectoral partnerships as a cornerstone of her 21st Century Statecraft.
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Bluegrass in Adana and Malatya
Bluegrass group Mountain Quickstep entertained audiences in Adana and Malatya. This was the first time Bluegrass music made it to southeast Turkey. The quartet includes John Kirk on vocals and mandolin; Sara Milonovich on vocals and fiddle, Greg Anderson on the guitar and bass and Trish Miller on Banjo.
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Justice Sandra Day O’Connor in Adana
Retired U.S. Supreme Court (Anayasa Makemesi) Justice Sandra Day O’ Connor spoke to over 600 students and law faculty members at Cukurova University’s Mithat Ozsan Hall on October 6 ...
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Trio Chicago and Friends in SE Turkey
Classical jazz group Trip Chicago & Friends is delighting audiences in Turkey. The group performed this week in Nigde, Urfa, Nizip and Gaziantep. ...
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