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A majestic stretch of rock-spired desert in southeast Arizona is now America’s newest national park. President Trump signed the Chiricahua National Park Act on October 20, making 12,000 acres of rock formations, forests, and grasslands America’s 64th national park. share.america.gov/new-nation…
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The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial on the National Mall in Washington honors the 700,000 Americans and their coalition partners who served in the 1990–1991 Gulf War that freed Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. share.america.gov/new-memori…
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As Major League Baseball wins new fans at home and from Asia to Latin America, replicas of player jerseys, caps and warm-up jackets are being worn by trendsetters worldwide. share.america.gov/as-global-…
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Christopher Columbus was not the first European to reach the Americas, a feat achieved by the Vikings. What’s more, Columbus died thinking he’d arrived in known lands in Asia rather than on a different continent. Despite misunderstanding his location, Columbus would leave a legacy arguably more important than any explorer of his time. share.america.gov/columbus-c…
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It's World Space Week! This year's theme is "Rocket Revolution" — celebrate with us by looking back to the launch of Artemis II, powered by our Space Launch System rocket and its 8.8 million pounds of thrust. Learn more about SLS: go.nasa.gov/4hEftTg
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America is embarking on a new maritime golden age built on expanded shipbuilding, a highly trained workforce and strong alliances that advance national security and economic prosperity. share.america.gov/america-ai…
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At the @UN General Assembly, President Trump encouraged world leaders to join him in building “a future for our people that is brighter, more hopeful and more magnificent than ever before.” share.america.gov/trump-coun…
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On September 17, 1787, America’s Founding Fathers signed the U.S. Constitution, creating a government that would fulfill the promise of the Declaration of Independence, signed 11 years earlier. share.america.gov/how-consti…
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Sports fans around the world are rushing to National Football League games as the slate of contests played outside the United States expands. During the 2026–27 season, American football fans abroad will be able to enjoy nine @NFL games. share.america.gov/world-is-c…
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The U.S. launched the Foundry School to build an advanced manufacturing workforce. The initiative brings together the U.S. government, leading universities and global industrial leaders to operate the advanced manufacturing enterprises of the future. share.america.gov/rebuilding…
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When New York City’s two baseball teams, the Mets and the Yankees, face off Friday, September 11, at Yankee Stadium, it won’t be just another game. The crosstown rivals’ matchup will commemorate how baseball helped a stunned and grieving nation recover after the 9/11 Islamic terrorist attacks 25 years ago. share.america.gov/when-baseb…
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Four new nuclear reactors reached criticality, enabling them to generate electricity around the clock. Built in Idaho and Utah, they are propelling a nuclear energy renaissance. America pioneered nuclear power. Now we're doubling down to fuel AI, manufacturing, and energy independence. share.america.gov/america-po…
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, symbols of resilience endure. A steel beam tours America. The Survivor Tree still blooms at Ground Zero. The Tribute in Light returns to New York's skyline. Together, they honor the 2,977 lives lost. share.america.gov/symbols-of…
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