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    Edgy Art in New York
Edgy Art in New York

Witness the largest multiarts festival in North America: FringeNYC.

Texts & Transcripts



President Obama on Cinco de Mayo

"On Cinco de Mayo we celebrate the contributions and heritage of Mexican Americans and we recognize the strong cultural, familial, and economic ties that ...


Homeland Security's Napolitano on Immigration Reform

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testifies before a Senate committee on an immigration reform bill.


Obama on Immigration Reform Proposal

President Obama comments on an immigration reform bill being considered in Congress.


Pamphlets

2013-05-17

    Cricket in America
Cricket in America

When you think of cricket, the United States doesn't immediately come to mind, yet cricket has been played there since the colonial era. Today the game is...

2013-05-15

    Road Trip USA
Road Trip USA

Get to know the quirky side of the United States with a Great American Road Trip.

2013-05-01

    Traveling to the United States
Traveling to the United States

Travelers from all over the world flock to the United States each year to learn, work and catch a glimpse of the landmarks they have seen in art, photogra...

Publications

2013-04-02

EJ|USA: Destination America

Welcome to EJ|USA: Destination America, the inaugural issue of IIP's reinvented monthly flagship publication. The popular in-depth coverage of a specific ...

2013-01-29

    Pop Culture Versus Real America English Learning Edition
Pop Culture Versus Real America English Learning Edition

Every nationality has stereotypes found in pop culture creations such as TV shows. Americans in TV shows do not always show what real Americans are like. ...

2012-06-22

    eJournal USA: Sports Strengthen Communities
eJournal USA: Sports Strengthen Communities

In the United States, sports play a major role in community life. Players learn valuable lessons about discipline, teamwork and tolerance that help them s...

Articles

2013-05-21

    With 1960s Group The Doors, Ray Manzarek Revolutionized Rock
With 1960s Group The Doors, Ray Manzarek Revolutionized Rock

Influenced by Chicago jazz and blues, as well as Russian classical composers, the late Ray Manzarek of The Doors crafted some of the most influential soun...

2013-05-20

    White House Cooks Asian Cuisine
White House Cooks Asian Cuisine

To promote healthy eating among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford and chef Ming Tsai film a cooking dem...

2013-05-13

    U.K.’s Prince Harry Meets Wounded Soldiers at U.S. Hospital
U.K.’s Prince Harry Meets Wounded Soldiers at U.S. Hospital

Britain’s Prince Harry visits Walter Reed National Military Medical Center near Washington to encourage wounded soldiers and learn about the cutting-edge ...

Photo Galleries

2013-04-02

    Route 66: The Mother Road
Route 66: The Mother Road

Historic Route 66 provides travelers a slice of 20th-century America and its attractions, both authentic and kitschy.

2012-09-25

    Modern American Indian Firsts
Modern American Indian Firsts

These trailblazing Americans excelled in the arts, politics, sports and more, leading the way for the American Indians of today.

2012-08-14

    Millennials Facts
Millennials Facts

"Millennials," the generation of young Americans born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s, are different in many respects from the generations of th...

Videos

2013-04-15

Asian Americans: Finding Our Place

Korean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim discusses how he sees Asian Americans making a difference in U.S. society.

2013-04-12

Jazz Is FREEDOM (Turkish)

Jazz can set you free. Legendary musician Herbie Hancock and singer Abiah explain how jazz helps you express yourself without even thinking about it.

2013-04-12

Jazz Is a FEELING (Turkish)

Experience jazz and all the emotions that come with it. Renowned clarinet player Anat Cohen and legendary singer Dee Dee Bridgewater want you to feel what...