Unalienable Rights and Why They Matter - Voice of America
WEBSep 8, 2020 · Unalienable Rights and Why They Matter. September 08, 2020. The Committee of Five present their work, the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, in June 1776, from John Trumbull's 1819 painting. Unalienable rights are considered “inherent in all persons and roughly what we mean today when we say human rights,” said Peter …
U.S. Institutions - Why is the First Amendment Important?
WEBArguably, the First Amendment is also the most important to the maintenance of a democratic government. It states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to ...
The U.S. Constitution - Article Four - Voice of America
WEBNov 18, 2017 · Article Four of the US Constitution outlines relations among the states, and between each state and the federal government. It sets out the responsibilities and duties of the states as well as responsibilities that the federal government has to the states. Article Four sets the rules for such matters as admitting new states and border changes ...
Christmas 2021 - Voice of America
WEBChristmas 2021. December 24, 2021. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree on Dec. 1, 2021, in New York. Christmas, observed on December 25, one of Christianity’s most important holidays, celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, believed by the faithful to be the Son of God. 0:00 0:03:02.
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Condemned - Voice of America
WEBMar 16, 2021 · Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Condemned. March 16, 2021. Mohamed Fahim inspects his house that was damaged by an intercepted missile in the aftermath of what Saudi-led coalition said was a thwarted Houthi missile attack, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 27, 2021. The United States joined world leaders in strongly condemning the recent …
The Significance of the Marshall Plan - Voice of America
WEBApr 19, 2018 · 70 years ago this month, the United States implemented the European Recovery Program, better known as the Marshall Plan, in an effort to stabilize war-shattered Europe, and help it restore its industrial and agricultural production. Between April 1948 and December 1951, the United States poured 13 billion dollars in direct investment into 17 ...
U.S., China Resume High-Level Engagement - Voice of America
WEBJun 21, 2023 · Relations between the United States and the PRC have been tense in recent months, culminating in the overflight by a Chinese military balloon of large portions of the United States, which was shot down by the U.S. military. To shape the future and to lessen tensions between the two countries, we must begin with diplomacy, said Secretary Blinken.
Collecting and Analyzing War Crimes Evidence in Ukraine
WEBJun 6, 2022 · Collecting and Analyzing War Crimes Evidence in Ukraine. International Criminal Court to discuss investigations into alleged war crimes amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in The Hague, Netherlands May 31, 2022. Violations of the law of war have been reported in Ukraine as far back as the run-up to Russia’s attempted annexation of …
Ending the War in Afghanistan - Voice of America
WEBSep 7, 2021 · The United States has ended its military mission in Afghanistan after 20 years — the longest war in American history. U.S. diplomats, military, and intelligence professionals risked their lives to get American citizens, at-risk Afghans who helped us, other vulnerable Afghans, including women, children, and members of minority groups, …
Preserving Cultural Heritage - Voice of America
WEBPreserving Cultural Heritage. April 16, 2010. Artifact from Iraq's National Museum. The United States, itself a society composed of people representing the cultural and ethnic diversity of the world, joins with other countries to preserve their heritage. The cultural heritage of a nation represents its collective identity – national, regional ...