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  • President Obama speaks at Cairo University in Cairo, Thursday, June 4, 2009. In his speech, President Obama called for a 'new beginning between the United States and Muslims', (Official White House photo by Chuck Kennedy) President Obama speaks at Cairo University

    Saying he came to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world, President Obama told an audience in Cairo June 4 that the cycle of suspicion and discord that has defined the relationship for so long must end.

  • President Obama and Dominican Ambassador to the U. S., Roberto Saladin Dominican Ambassador Presents Credentials

    President Barack Obama welcomes Ambassador Roberto Saladin-Selin of the Dominican Republic to the White House Wednesday, May 20, 2009, during the credentials ceremony for newly appointed ambassadors to Washington, D.C.

  • David Mayo of the Peace Corps receives an award from the World Bank for the program “Build Your Dreams,” which promote youth entrepreneurship in the Dominican Republic Peace Corps Education Program is Recognized by WB

    Peace Corps Sponsored Entrepreneurship Education Program “Build Your Dreams”, was recognized by the World Bank in the "Keeping Boys out of Risk" conference, which took place May 5 though 7, 2009. (in Spanish)

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