America’s vast and varied outdoor spaces are a source of great national pride, and we have long strived to protect them for future generations.  Our lands and waters provide countless opportunities for exploration, recreation, and reflection, whether in solitude or…

Since our Nation’s founding, America’s sons and daughters have given their lives in service to our country.  From Concord and Gettysburg to Marne and Normandy, from Inchon and Khe Sanh to Baghdad and Kandahar, they departed our world as heroes…

As Americans, it is our birthright that all people are created equal and deserve the same rights, privileges, and opportunities.  Since our earliest days of independence, our Nation has striven to fulfill that promise.  An important chapter in our great,…

Our Nation is linked to the Caribbean by our geography as well as our shared past and common aspirations.  During National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we pay tribute to the diverse cultures and immeasurable contributions of all Americans who trace their…

Each year during National Oceans Month, we rededicate ourselves to protect the Earth’s dominant feature and precious resource.  In 2010, this annual observance falls at a time of environmental crisis, as we continue our relentless efforts to stop and contain…

Music can tell a story, assuage our sorrows, provide blessing and redemption, and express a soul’s sublime and powerful beauty.  It inspires us daily, giving voice to the human spirit.  For many, including the African-American community, music unites individuals through…