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Pablita Velarde was born in 1916 at Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, to Marianita Chavarria and Herman Velarde, a farmer who was active in tribal government. She spoke only Tewa and was taught traditional Pueblo values and attitudes through stories told by elders. At the age of six, she was sent to Catholic boarding school in Santa Fe, and she later transferred to the Santa Fe Indian School, where she graduated in 1936. Two women who taught at the School particularly inspired her: Tonita Peña, a Tewa woman of San Ildefonso ancestry, and raised at Cochiti Pueblo; and Dorothy Dunn, a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago and a former reservation teacher. In time, Velarde became recognized as a public spokesperson, and in 1960, with the release of her book, Old Father the Storyteller, she became the first Pueblo Indian woman to be published. Over her seventy-year career, she was the subject of numerous exhibitions, and her work is in several private and public collections, including the Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the, Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe. She has always interpreted Pueblo life from a woman’s perspective, and has been an outspoken advocate of women’s rights, choosing themes that express women’s interests. As she once said, "Painting was not considered woman’s work in my time. A woman was supposed to just be a woman, like a housewife and mother and chief cook. Those were the things I wasn’t interested in." Her unconventional life has given other women the courage to become painters, film makers, writers, sculptors, and historians. Velarde’s paintings represent the strength of Pueblo cultural identity to Indians and non-Indians alike.
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Dan Namingha is from the Tewa-Hopi tribe, and studied at the University of Kansas, Lawrence; the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico; and the American Academy of Art, Chicago, Illinois. In his thirty year career, he has exhibited his work in numerous galleries and museums throughout the United States and abroad, including the American Craft Museum, New York City; the Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona; the Palm Springs Desert Museum, California; the National Museum, Sofia, Bulgaria; and the Kunstlerhaus, Gallery of Fine Arts, Vienna, Austria, among others. Namingha’s works reflect unwavering respect for the earth and spirit of his ancestry, the beautiful heritage that is the heart of his creativity. He is constantly drawn to his roots – so deeply embedded in ceremony – yet allows the viewer only a guarded glimpse of his sacred tradition; the spirit messengers, the katsinas representing blessings, ancestors and cloud people . . . all of these forming the interim of visage between the physical and the spirit world. From: www.namingha.com _____________________________________________
Janet Nelson (1955) Art and religion are two words that have no equivalents in Native American languages, yet these intensely spiritual people create objects for everyday use that are unsurpassed for sheer beauty. Janet Nelson has conceived a unique method of replicating these artifacts using contemporary materials: painted mixed polymers and paper laminated with wood glue. These materials are then distressed to give the look of an old piece.
From: www.basaltgallery.com
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American Indians were the first explorers and settlers of the American Southwest. Photo by and courtesy of Shannon Davis |
November is National American Indian Heritage Month. This month honors the strong and living traditions of the first people to call our land home. Native Americans, with their ancient culture and vibrant history, continue to enrich American culture and society. The US National Register of Historic Places has dedicated a website to National American Indian Heritage Month, which showcases historic properties, publications, and National Park units.
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President George W. Bush meets with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian |
On Monday, President Bush received Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan at the White House. President Bush emphasized the close and strategic partnership between the United States and Turkey, saying "We had a long discussion about a common concern, and that concern is the PKK. The PKK is a terrorist organization. They're an enemy of Turkey, they're an enemy of Iraq, and they're an enemy of the United States. We have talked about how we can work together to protect ourselves from the PKK." ...full text | 
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Secretary of State |
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice traveled to Turkey November 2-3, 2007. The Secretary arrived in Ankara on November 2 to pursue bilateral meetings with President Abdullah Gul, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Ali Babacan and then traveled to Istanbul to attend a ministerial level international meeting on Iraq November 2-3.
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Assistant Secretary Dan Fried |
In a briefing on October 5 Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Dan Fried said that the US Administration opposes House Resolution 106 and believes it would “do grave harm to US-Turkish relations” and “would do nothing to advance Turkish-Armenian reconciliation.” Assistant Secretary Fried added that it is not simply this Administration which opposes this bill, but all former living Secretaries of State have written to House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi in opposition.
Assistant Secretary Fried’s Full Statement
Letter from the Former Secretaries of State to the Speaker of the House of Representatives
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Professor John J. Regazzi |
Professor John J. Regazzi of Long Island University delivered the plenary speech at the "Symposium on Information Management in the Changing World," organized by the Department of Information Management at Ankara's Hacettepe University. Professor Regazzi's speech discussing how U.S. society and academicians are dealing with information management issues prompted many participants to approach him with questions and ideas during the conference's remaining two days. Later in the symposium, IRO Michael Huff made a presentation on the historical development of intellectual property rights. He also addressed fair use, public domain, and open access issues, as well as U.S. government publications in print and on the internet.
Under Secretary Nicholas Burns speaks with the press in Washington 
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Jeffrey Dvorkin Speaks with Staff of |
The US Embassy in Ankara hosted a seminar on radio news reporting and the future of radio journalism for the staff of Radyo ODTU, one of the most popular radio stations in Turkey. Speaking via satellite from the State Department studio in Washington DC, Jeffrey Dvorkin, longtime radio journalist and former ombudsman for US-based National Public Radio, discussed such issues as the changing media scene, the continuing importance of radio as a medium, the responsibility of journalists to inform the public and the power of media as an influence on the public and the government.
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Ambassador Ross Wilson and O. Saim Dinç, General Manager, Çalık Enerji, at the grant signing |
The US Trade and Development Agency has awarded a grant of $562,317 to Çalık Enerji A.S., a private Turkish firm, to improve the economic and operational performance of Turkey’s natural gas infrastructure to meet growing energy needs in the region. The grant will be used to partially fund investment analysis on a proposed underground gas storage facility near the city of Adana. The grant was conferred in a signing ceremony on September 26 at the United States Embassy in Ankara. Ambassador Ross Wilson and O. Saim Dinç signed the grant agreement on behalf of the US Government and Çalık Enerji A.S., respectively.
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Secretary Rice speaks at the UNGA High-Level Event on Climate Technology Session |
On May 31, 2007 President Bush announced a new initiative to develop and contribute to a post-Kyoto framework on energy security and climate change by the end of 2008. This effort contributes to existing national, bilateral, regional and international programs to address the long-term challenge of global climate change and reinforces President Bush’s firm commitment to taking action on climate change at home and abroad. The first of these meetings will be held in Washington, DC, on September 27 and 28, 2007 and will include representatives from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, South Africa, United Kingdom, the EU, the EC, and the UN. ...read the remarks
. Climate Change: Discussion with Kurt Volker, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the State Department’s Bureau of European Affairs 
. Major Economies Meeting on Energy Security and Climate Change
. Global Climate Change
. Fact Sheet: Major Economies Meeting on Energy Security and Climate Change
. Attendee Participant List, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Washington, DC
. Major Economies Meeting on Energy Security and Climate Change, Notice to the Press; Washington, DC
. Secretary Rice Remarks at the UNGA High-Level Event on Climate Technology Session; United Nations Headquarters; New York, New York
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Under Secretary Nicholas Burns and Ambassador Ross Wilson in Ankara (AA) |
Nicholas Burns, US State Department Under Secretary for Political Affairs, visited Ankara September 19 – 20. "We Americans have an excellent relationship with the government of Turkey and consider Turkey to be a great friend and ally of our country," Under Secretary Burns said after meeting with Prime Minister Erdogan. "We look forward to strengthening that relationship and I think you'll see a lot of activity, many high level meetings between our governments to do that in the months ahead." In Istanbul, Under Secretary Burns visited Suleymaniye Mosque (
video) and His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew ( video). He met with Members of Parliament during an Iftaar. He also spoke to the think tank TESEV and to students at Robert College ( video), and visited the U.S. Consulate General.
. Under Secretary Burns Speaks with Reporters following a meeting with Prime Minister Erdogan
. Under Secretary Burns on NTV |Türkçe
. Under Secretary Burns Addresses the Atlantic Council |Türkçe
. Undersecretary for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns Interview with Show TV Anchor woman Defne Samyeli - September 18, 2007 | Video Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
. Photo Gallery: Under Secretary Burns in Istanbul
. Under Secretary Reuben Jeffery and Ambassador Ross Wilson Roundtable with Journalists in Istanbul, Turkey
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Under Secretary for Political Affairs |
US State Department Under Secretary for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns spoke on "The Future of the US-Turkey Relationship" at the Atlantic Council of the United States in Washington on September 13. "The United States and Turkey have enjoyed a relationship of allied friendship for over half a century of enormous complexity, success, and promise," said Under Secretary Burns. "We now stand at the edge of a potentially new era in Turkish politics that offers a chance to restore a sense of strategic partnership in US-Turkish relations." Read the speech
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Ambassador Wilson at the memorial ceremony to mark the sixth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. |
Speaking to the US Embassy community at a memorial ceremony to mark the sixth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Ambassador Ross Wilson said, "Today is an opportune time to reaffirm our readiness to work harder and more effectively to protect our free societies and to build a world of peace for our children. Today is also a time to recall and honor those who lost their lives – six years ago, and before and after. We mourn their loss."
Listen to the statement (English and Türkçe)
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Ambassador Wilson and Member of Parliament Egemen Bagis (right of Ambassador) open the exhibit. |
Photos from 1922 to 2006 Illustrate Lasting Friendship
Ambassador Ross Wilson and MP Egemen Bagis, Chair of the Turkey-US Parliamentary Friendship Caucus officially opened the US Embassy-sponsored photo exhibit, "Between Friends: Turkish-American Diplomatic Relations," in Ankara. The exhibit, on display at AnkaMall until September 10, includes 48 photos taken between the years 1922 and 2006, collected from US and Turkish archives, including some from private collections in US presidential libraries.
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U.S. Department of State |
In statement issued August 28 by the Department of State, the United States congratulated President Abdullah Gul on his election to office by the Turkish Parliament. "The successful completion of these elections is testament to the maturity of Turkish democracy and the strength of the Turkish constitution," said Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey. "The United States looks forward to continuing our strong relationship with Turkey working with President Gul and the new Turkish government when it is in place." read statement...
. Ambassador Wilson Congratulates President Gul
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"Ginormous" is one of about 100 new words to be added to the next printing of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.© AP Images/Charles Krupa |
New eJournal looks at the latest, coolest English expressions All living languages evolve, and English seems to change more readily than some others. Dynamic English, the latest edition of eJournal USA, discusses forces that shape and change everyday English. Read about the language of blogging and language change coming from the world of sports, hip-hop culture and movies. The publication also offers tips for deciphering slang.
The State Department’s EducationUSA website is a central location for information on all aspects of study in the US. The site and affiliated advising centers offer accurate, comprehensive, objective and timely information about educational opportunities in the United States and guidance to qualified individuals on how best to access those opportunities. At EducationUSA you can find information on such topics as visas and financial assistance and the site even provides a link to a "Find-a-School" search engine that helps you select the college or university in the US that best meets your needs.
>>EducationUSA Advising Centers in Turkey
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Coach Lee Willing (white shirt) works with Turkish students in Ankara |
Four US coaches participate in Ankara Provincial Swimming and Basketball Camps During the month of July, the US Embassy brought four coaches to Ankara as part of a cooperative program with the Ankara Provincial Youth and Sports Directorate. Diane Foli and Frank Lopez, both residents of Florida, both worked with over 150 boys and girls in a basketball camp held at the Atatürk Spor Salonu, demonstrating techniques and drills used by professional basketball players in the NBA. Foli coaches women players at both the college and high school level, while Lopez works with the Orlando Magic (along with its Turkish star Hidayet Türkoğlu) in addition to other coaching responsibilities. At the 19 Mayıs pool, two American coaches worked with over 900 children of all ages. Lee Willing of Austin, Texas and Alison Terry of San Diego, California are both experienced coaches and directors of USA Swimming, the national swimming federation of America. Willing and Terry worked with coaches in Turkey on the development of a comprehensive approach to swimming instruction, and also taught individual students the basics of swimming.
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Students and teachers at the camp |
This summer twenty Turkish secondary school English teachers and 240 secondary school students joined together with English Language specialists from the US to take part in the English Access Summer Institute and Day Camp in Ankara. The US Embassy, cooperating closely with the Turkish Ministry of Education and the Turkish-American Association, offered the program to give students and teachers an opportunity to use English in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. ...More
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Leah Meixner and her father watch an Independence Day parade in Anchorage, Alaska (© AP Images) |
Washington -- The United States celebrates its Independence Day on July 4, a day of patriotic celebration and family events throughout the country. In the words of Founding Father John Adams, the holiday is a "great anniversary festival…commemorated as the day of deliverance…solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more." The holiday is a major civic occasion, with roots deep in the Anglo-American tradition of political freedom. ...More
. President Bush’s 2007 Independence Day Declaration | Türkçe
. Photo Gallery: Celebrating Independence Day
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Ambassador Wilson and his wife, Margo Squire, talk to Space Camp participants |
On June 28 Ambassador Wilson traveled to Izmir. In addition to meeting with Izmir Governor M. Cahit Kirac, the Ambassador addressed the Izmir Chamber of Commerce, met with Turkish, Israeli, Palestinian, Portuguese, Russian and American children at Izmir Space Camp, and toured the Sardis ruins where over 40 American archaeologists are currently conducting research. While in the city, the Ambassador also hosted the annual Izmir US Independence Day reception.
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The United States congratulates the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) member nations on their 15th anniversary meeting held in Istanbul. We are looking forward to deepening collaboration with BSEC on security, energy and regional commerce, and democratic reform and sustainable development. We are also looking forward to working together with BSEC members at a conference to promote environmentally-friendly business development, to take place in September in Istanbul. More
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Ambassador Ross Wilson |
On Thursday, Ambassador Wilson Spoke at an ARI conference in Istanbul. In his speech he said, "The title of this two-day event, 'Democratization and Security in Central Eurasia,' ties together what I think are critical challenges in a part of the world that is most pivotal at the start of the 21st Century for the interests of the United States, Turkey and the future of free peoples around the world. ...more
Ambassador Ross Wilson Interview with Reporters - Ari Conference, Istanbul (June 14, 2007)
Ambassador Ross Wilson Interview with CNNTurk, Istanbul (June 14, 2007)
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Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy Nancy McEldowney (Left) awards the first prize to Ceren Karacayir. |
To mark the 56th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish-American Association (TAA), TAA and the U.S. Embassy recently sponsored an amateur photography contest with the theme: "Framed Images of Turkish-American Friendship." On June 7, US Deputy Chief of Mission Nancy McEldowney and TAA Chairman Mr. Mehmet Buçukoğlu presented awards to the top photographers in the contest. Ceren Karacayir from İstanbul won the first prize; Faika Berat Pehlivan from Ankara won the second prize and Suzie Sims-Fletcher, a US citizen living in Mugla, won the third prize. These award-winning photographs which capture the special friendship shared by the Turks and Americans -- will be on exhibit at Ankara TAA until July 7, 2007.
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Coal miners in Zonguldak, Turkey, circa 1950, where Marshall Plan programs helped modernize equipment to turn the mines into a reliable energy source for Europe. |
On June 5, 1947, U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall addressed the graduating class at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, delivering a 12-minute speech that changed the world. Within days, his remarks became known as the Marshall Plan. By the time the Marshall Plan ended in 1952 – five years after Marshall’s speech – the United States had invested $13.3 billion, and the years 1948 to 1952 had recorded the fastest economic growth in European history. As a neutral nation in World War II, Turkey did not suffer war damage. However, because of its growing ties with Western Europe, Turkey received $225 million in Marshall Plan funds to modernize its infrastructure as part of project linking it more closely with the European economy.
>> More on the Marshall Plan
>> Marshall Plan Speech, June 5, 1947 | Türkçe
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Ambassador Wilson gets a briefing on the Joint Strike Fighter simulator, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. |
On May 22, Ambassador Wilson and the Commander of the US Office of Defense Cooperation in Turkey, Brigadier General Peter Sutton, officially opened the US Pavilion at Turkey’s IDEF 2007. The annual IDEF attracts defense technology firms from around the world to Ankara and this year the US pavilion featured exhibits and representatives from over 15 US firms, including ITT, Boeing and Pratt/Whitney. After the opening ceremony, the Ambassador toured the exhibit and tried his skill at a Joint Strike Fighter simulator designed by Lockheed Martin (picture at left).
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Metamar Marble Design Company owner Hasan Tigli (right) and his factory manager describe their production process to Ambassador Wilson |
On May 18 and 19 Ambassador Wilson traveled to Isparta, a region of Turkey known for its roses, marble and beautiful lakes. While in Isparta, the Ambassador visited Suleyman Demirel University, named for the local son who became the 9thPresident of Turkey, met with local business leaders from the Rose Producers Union, toured a marble factory and stopped at the ancient city of Sagalassos. “Isparta, just like Turkey, has a lot going for it,” said the Ambassador.
>> Ambassador Wilson's Remarks
>>Interview with Kanal 32
>> Photo Album
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Turkish Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul and Ambassador Ross Wilson announce the agreement |
On May 11 at a ceremony held at the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM), Ambassador Wilson and Turkish Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul announced that the two countries had reached agreement on continued collaboration related to F-16 aircraft. In the agreement, Peace Onyx IV, Turkey will purchase and assemble 30 new Block 50 aircraft, the most advanced F-16 ever built. “This program and others of its type demonstrate what our alliance and US-Turkish collaboration mean in very practical terms,” said Ambassador Wilson. “Turkey obtains advanced equipment necessary for its defense, jobs are created…and our countries together advance their operational ability to work together for their common defense.” >> Ambassador Wilson's Remarks
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World Press Freedom Day |
"…there is no more important pillar of democracy than a free and active press." – Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice As part of President George W. Bush’s Freedom Agenda, the United States views freedom of the press as a key component of democracy. The free exchange of ideas fosters accountable government and allows the viewpoints of many, including the marginalized in a society, to be heard. The United States works in many ways to support press freedom worldwide: reporting and denouncing violations; sponsoring journalism programs and exchanges; promoting Internet freedom; and working bilaterally and multilaterally with international organizations such as UNESCO and the UN World Summit on the Information Society.
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Acting Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism Frank C. Urbancic |
On April 30 the US released the 2006 Country Reports on Terrorism, covering developments in countries in which acts of terrorism occurred and countries that are state sponsors of terrorism. The report reviews major developments in bilateral and multilateral counterterrorism cooperation as well. Acting Coordinator for Counter-terrorism Frank C. Urbancic said at the release of the report, "We are very pleased to note that cooperative international efforts have produced genuine security improvements, particularly in securing borders and transportation, in enhancing document security, in disrupting terrorist financing and in restricting the movement of terrorists."
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Ambassador Wilson, Ankara Mayor Melih Gokcek, Members of Parliament Ziyaettin Akbulut,Zeynep Karahan Uslu and Mustafa Ilicali met with children in the Ankara Road Safety Park |
Ambassador Ross Wilson joined Ankara Mayor Melih Gokcek and three members of Parliament on April 25 at Kurulus Park in Ankara, where they congratulated a group of pre-schoolers practicing road safety at a specially designed park. The park, a small scale recreation of an Ankara neighborhood, is equipped with small cars, working stop lights, pedestrian overpasses and other traffic safety features. The children presented the guests with reflective safety armbands – one for each member of Parliament.
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Ambassador David Satterfield. |
. Ambassador Satterfield talks with CNN-Turk
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Turkish Equipment Transfer - A US team directs the placement of a Turkish ambulance on a C-17 plane. More than 135,000 pounds of Turkish equipment and supplies was transported from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to Kabul AB, Afghanistan, April 15 to 17. (US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kelly LeGuillon) |
4/19/2007 - Incirlik Air Base Turkey -- In just three days, the US, Turkey and Afghanistan worked together on a joint mission transporting more than 135,000 pounds of Turkish equipment and supplies from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to Kabul AB, Afghanistan. The entire Turkish equipment load was transported by C-17 Globemaster IIIs assigned to the 385th Air Expeditionary Group here. Supplies including two helicopters, an ambulance, a tractor and numerous shipping containers were loaded by an assortment of Reserve, Guard and active duty members which make up the 728th Air Mobility Squadron. "My team was responsible for loading and securing the equipment before transport," said Staff Sgt. James Pickel, 728th AMS Ramp Services shift supervisor. The loading process can take up to several hours and is typically done five to six hours prior to take off Sergeant Pickel said. His three-man team was able to load one third of the total cargo for this mission in just under two hours April 16. "I think this (mission) only goes toward strengthening the special relationship between the U.S. and Turkey and gives us more to build on in the future," said Maj. Douglas Edwards, 817th Air Expeditionary Group C-17 pilot. The equipment transfer to Afghanistan sparked Major Douglas' interest especially during such a crucial time in history as the country continues building a strong foundation for a brighter future. "The equipment we delivered today and the equipment that we will continue to bring in the future affects the broader success of the Global War on Terrorism," he said.
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Webchats, Webcasts and Podcasts |
Whether you are looking for information as part of a research project, to practice your English or because you are just plain curious, a wealth of information in a variety of multimedia formats is available on State Department websites. The USINFO site has Webcasts on topics like US Jazz Legend Louis Armstrong and the Muslim Experience in US Politics, Podcasts with State Department news and music and lectures from the Smithsonian Institution museums and Webchats on many topics such as Landmine Awareness and the Middle East Coexistence House. The site also features news and information on US policy, history and culture via RSS feed and in a mobile edition.
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Students for US Leadership Program |
The US Embassy in Ankara has selected 18 Turkish university students as nominees for 2007 Study of the United States Institute for Student Leaders, to be held at a university in the US in July. The successful nominees were chosen for their superior leadership potential from a pool of over 300 applications received from students across Turkey. A final decision on participation in the program will be made by the State Department in Washington, DC. In the event that a principal nominee cannot attend the program, one of the 16 alternate nominees will be selected to attend in that person’s place. ... More about the program
Principal Nominees (in Alphabetical Order)
Dicle Atalay Koç Üniversitesi
Mesut İlhan Aytekin Uludağ Üniversitesi
Hüseyin Gücümen Mersin Üniversitesi
Sarp Kecelı Yeditepe Üniversitesi
Meryem Kösehasanoğlu Sabancı Üniversitesi
Alper Koç Çağ Üniversitesi
Berkay Orhaner Ortadoğu Teknik Üniversitesi
Özge Öztürk Uludağ Üniversitesi
Osman Solmaz Dicle Üniversitesi
Hacer Nilay Suludere Akdeniz Üniversitesi
Havva Nur Toker Erciyes Üniversitesi
Özgür Deniz Tulumbaci Yasar Üniversitesi
Cüneyt Ünar Bilkent Üniversitesi
Ümit Üstünlüoğlu Kocaeli Üniversitesi
Meryem Ezgi Yalçın Akdeniz Üniversitesi
Mustafa Yuğaç Uludağ Üniversitesi
Serpil Yılmaz Gaziantep Üniversitesi
Hasan Yüksel Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi
Alternate Nominees (in Alphabetical Order)
Dilhayat Barışçı Middle East Technical University
Ayşe Gül Büyükekiz Uludağ University
Gizem Cakmakoglu Çağ University
Melike Dinçer Uludağ University
Nihan Erkoyuncu Koç University
Burak Filizözü Uludağ University
Ömer Faruk Kavuk Bilkent University
Sefa Keleş Başkent University
Osman Erdem Kestioğlu Marmara University
Okan Onder Bilkent University
Halil İbrahim Özman Izmir Economic University
Süha Soydan Bilkent University
Neslihan Burcin Tamer Koç University
Esra Tap Mersin University
Engin Turpçular Eskişehir Osmangazi University
Metin Yücel Uludağ University
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US-based Sports Management Program |
The US Embassy in Ankara has selected three principal nominees and one alternate for the 2007 Fusion Arts Exchange in Sports Management. The July program will bring students from countries around the world to the United States for a summer seminar examining sports management theory and techniques. After reviewing applications from students in sports management faculties across Turkey, the Embassy selected three principal nominees and one alternate nominee. The successful nominees were chosen based on their strong potential to rise to the top of the field in Turkey. A final decision on participation in the program will be made by the State Department in Washington, DC. ...The US Embassy in Ankara has selected three principal nominees and one alternate for the 2007 Fusion Arts Exchange in Sports Management. The July program will bring students from countries around the world to the United States for a summer seminar examining sports management theory and techniques. After reviewing applications from students in sports management faculties across Turkey, the Embassy selected three principal nominees and one alternate nominee. The successful nominees were chosen based on their strong potential to rise to the top of the field in Turkey. A final decision on participation in the program will be made by the State Department in Washington, DC. ...More about the program
Principal Nominees (in Alphabetical Order)
Aziz Yiğit Gökalp Ankara University
Leyla Öztürk Çukurova University
Metin Serkan Gazi University
Alternate Nominee
Nihan Ünal Çukurova University
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Assistant Secretary |
Assistant Secretary for European Affairs Dan Fried testified in the House of Representatives this week. In his testimony Assistant Secretary Fried reaffirmed the Bush Administration’s policy on the events of 1915. According to Assistant Secretary Fried, “We believe that House Resolution 106 (regarding the events of 1915) would undercut voices emerging in Turkey who called for a truthful exploration of these events in pursuit of Turkey's reconciliation with its own past and with Armenia. Members of the Armenian-Turkish community tell us that such resolutions would stifle the dialogue they seek and would even raise popular emotions so dramatically as to threaten the progress they have made in Turkey. Our goal is an opening of the Turkish mind and the Turkish heart through honest, if painful, self-examination. We fear that passage of any such resolutions would close minds and harden hearts. To view Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates letter on this issue to the House Foreign Affairs Committee go to: http://www.internationalrelations.house.gov/110/Rice_Gates_7Mar07.pdf
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The Fusion Arts Exchange Program on Sports Management |
Program on Sports Management will provide a multinational group of 18-20 experienced and highly-motivated undergraduates with an intensive, collaborative course on the business of sports management. The program will cover the major topics in sports management, including marketing sports properties; sponsorship alliances; athlete, owner and fan relations; contractual negotiations; media licensing and other forms of licensing; women’s sports development; and the economic and legal aspects of sports management. Participants will have ample opportunity to learn from academics and working professionals about careers and current and potential economic development opportunities related to the sports management profession in the participants, home countries. A key component of the program will be an introductory course exploring American history, values and culture through the lens of American sports history and culture, including films and literature about sports, which will be integrated into the curriculum for its entirety and provide a framework for the exchange experience. Participants will be given ample opportunity to develop on-going collaborations with their fellow participants. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 26.
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Secretary of State Rice congratulates the first recipients of the new 'Women of Courage' Award.(Janine Sides/State Dept.) |
Washington – In the first ceremony of its kind at the U.S. Department of State, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice March 7 paid tribute to 10 women from around the globe who have shown exceptional courage and leadership. The honorees represented Afghanistan, Argentina, Indonesia, Iraq, Latvia, Maldives, Saudi Arabia and Zimbabwe. At the awards presentations, Rice congratulated the women for their "dedication, commitment and passion." She said their work is transforming societies and serving as an inspiration to the international community. ... More * Womens History Month 2007 Message | View Video>>Turkey Women's Message
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English Language Officer Maria Snarski leads the seminar for teachers in Konya |
English Language Officer Maria Snarski and Senior English Language Fellow Monica Wiesmann-Hirchert facilitated the first teacher development workshops at the Turkish American Association in Konya March 3, 2007. The presentations, Using Pictures in the Classroom and Getting the Most of Your Fun Activities both featured ideas found in the Office of English Language Program publications Bright Ideas and Forum magazine. The workshops were well received and attracted teachers from as far away as Karaman, a city 100 kilometers south of Konya. The workshops were covered by the Konya Post with an article and photos appearing in the March 4, 2007 edition.
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2006 Study of the US Institute for Student Leaders |
The 2007 Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders is an intensive academic summer program at a university in the United States designed for undergraduate student leaders from Turkey, with all costs funded by the United States Government. The institute will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations and lectures. The coursework and classroom activities will be complemented by educational travel to other parts of the United States, local site visits, and volunteer opportunities. The institute will include an academic residency component of approximately four weeks and a domestic travel component of approximately one week that will conclude with a 2-3 day program in Washington, D.C. during the summer of 2007. The participants, who must have a good knowledge of English, are expected to be highly motivated first through third year undergraduate students from universities who demonstrate leadership through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities. Their fields of study will be varied, and will include the sciences, social sciences, humanities, education, business, and other professional fields. The Embassy welcomes applicants from both rural and urban sectors, with little or no prior experience in the United States or elsewhere outside Turkey.
For more information, see the info sheet and application form. Questions? Email us at tkleaders07@state.gov.
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Jackie Robinson, first black baseball player to be signed by a major league. (© AP Images) |
Every February the US celebrates Black History Month to honor the contributions and history of African-Americans. This year the US mission brings Black History Month to Turkey with several events planned: Every February the US celebrates Black History Month to honor the contributions and history of African-Americans. This year the US mission brings Black History Month to Turkey with several events planned: a film festival in Ankara, a lecture series featuring Washington University Professor Dr. Gerald Early, a concert tour by the Duende Jazz Quartet and an "Evening of American Culture," featuring a tribute to African-American music at the Turkish-American Association in Ankara. Since 1926, The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History (ASALH) has established the national theme for the month long celebration. The 2007 theme is "From Slavery to Freedom: The Story of Africans in the Americas."
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| Daniel S. Sullivan, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, led the US delegation. |
The Turkey-United States Economic Partnership Commission (EPC) met in Istanbul and Ankara on February 8 and 9, 2007, to discuss bilateral trade and investment; business cooperation, including small- and medium-sized companies; science and technology cooperation, economic conditions and policies in both countries; global energy security; and opportunities for commercial cooperation in third countries. The Economic Partnership Commission falls within the framework established by the "Shared Vision and Structured Dialogue to Advance the Turkish-American Strategic Partnership" that was concluded by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Gul on July 5, 2006. ...More
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| Duende Quartet performs at concert hall of Cukurova University. |
< align="justify">Duende Jazz Quartet performed at various venues in Turkey including Adana, Istanbul, and Kocaeli. In a unique small group setting Duende Quartet captures the vibe of the jazz combo, with piano as the lead instrument, while using the rhythms of a Cuban conjunto. The group has a vast repertoire ranging from traditional Cuban songs to modern jazz compositions. [ Photo Gallery - Adana | Photo Gallery - Istanbul ]
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| Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, Dan Fried |
On Thursday February 8, Dan Fried, US State Department Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, spoke with reporters in Ankara about US-Turkish relations and Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul’s meetings in Washington earlier in the week. Speaking from Washington via video conference, Assistant Secretary Fried said that the United States-Turkish relationship is "both deep and broad -- it is deep because our friendship goes back a very long way and broad because it touches a great number of issues." ...more
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| Ambassador Wilson |
From January 29 through February 2, Afghan officials from Afghanistan's Narcotics Interdiction Unit (NIU) and Turkish National Police officials participated in a Drug Unit Commanders Course at TADOC, the Turkish International Academy against Organized Crime. Funded by the US State Department's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement with substantial support provided by TADOC, the course was conducted by experts from the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Ambassador Wilson, speaking at the closing ceremony on February 2, said the course was important because "criminals do not respect borders, and in this global war on drugs, law enforcement officials need to work closely together to combat this international scourge." ...more
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| General Ralston |
US Special Envoy for Countering the PKK in Ankara for Talks US Special Envoy for Countering the PKK General (ret.) Joseph Ralston was in Turkey January 30-31 to discuss joint efforts to combat the PKK. While in Ankara, General Ralston met with his Turkish counterpart General (ret.) Edip Baser, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Yasar Buyukanit and other officials. Prior to his arrival in Ankara, General Ralston made a fact-finding visit to the Makhmour camp in northern Iraq. Addressing reporters after meeting with Foreign Minister Gul, General Ralston said, "We remain very focused on this effort and I am hopeful we will be successful in our task." ...more
Dual-degree undergraduate program links nine Turkish, 10 New York campuses
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| Dual-Piploma Program students from Turkey listen to a psychology lecture at Binghamton University. (Jonathan Cohen) |
Washington - The largest U.S. university system has won an award for cooperating with Turkey in the undergraduate education of Turkish students, and their dual-degree program is being cited as a model for international cooperation in education.
“The dual-diploma program is the most effective kind of globalization in which we can engage,” State University of New York (SUNY) Associate Vice Chancellor Robert Gosende told USINFO. “It is one of the most intimate ways for universities to work together. We elaborate a joint curriculum together, teach together and certify our teaching with the issuance of dual diplomas,” said Gosende, who is also the head of the Office of International Programs at SUNY and holds the rank of ambassador for his work as special envoy for Somalia for former President Clinton. ...more
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| Ambassador Wilson |
US Ambassador Ross Wilson shared his views about the state of US-Turkish relations in a speech delivered at the Center for Eurasian Strategic Studies (ASAM) on January 25 in Ankara. In the speech, entitled "The United States and Turkey: Democratic Partners in 2007," Ambassador Wilson focused on three themes: the nature of the partnership; how to leverage that partnership to mutual advantage on issues from Iraq to the Middle East and Central Asia; and the fact that it is democracy that binds us most strongly together. ...Read the speech | Türkçe | Question and Answer
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| Under Secretary Nicholas Burns |
US State Department Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Nicholas Burns, arrived in Ankara January 18 for a two-day visit. While in Turkey’s capital Ambassador Burns is meeting with the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and other officials. "On behalf of President Bush and Secretary Rice we thank the Prime Minister and the Turkish Government for our alliance and for the excellent work that we are doing together in Afghanistan and in both of our efforts to try to be helpful to the people of Lebanon and, of course, on the Israeli-Palestinian issue," said Ambassador Burn After a meeting with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on January 18. ...More
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| Mrs. Bush with children. |
First Lady Laura Bush, who has made promoting literacy a priority throughout her career, attended a UNESCO-sponsored conference on the topic in Paris earlier this week. Participants in the conference, focusing on teaching reading outside of traditional school settings, briefed Mrs. Bush on programs in Madagascar, Afghanistan, Egypt and Burkina Faso.
"Ending illiteracy is a challenge for every country," said Mrs. Bush, "yet investing in literacy and education helps governments meet their other fundamental requirements, improves opportunities for children and families, it strengthens economies, and it helps keep their citizens in good health." >> Read Mrs. Bush’s Remarks While in France, Mrs. Bush is also attending a conference hosted by France's first lady, Bernadette Chirac, on missing and exploited children.
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| Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. (© AP Images) |
On the third Monday of January Americans honor the life and achievements of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968), the 1964 Nobel Peace laureate and the individual most associated with the triumphs of the African-American civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s.
As political organizer, supremely skilled orator and advocate of nonviolent protest, King was pivotal in persuading his fellow Americans to end the legal segregation that prevailed throughout the South and parts of other regions, and in sparking support for the civil rights legislation that established the legal framework for racial equality in the United States. ...More
>> More on Dr. Martin Luther King
>> Listen to Dr. King’s "I Have A Dream" Speech
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| Chick Corea Performs in Turkey in January |
Continuing its long tradition of helping to bring a diverse roster of artists and performers to Turkey, the US Mission has exciting plans for 2007. Starting with jazz legend Chick Corea in January, performers reflecting a broad range of music, including gospel, Latin jazz, Broadway show tunes and more, will be visiting Turkey this year. In addition to giving concerts, most of the visitors will also work with students in master classes.
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