And,it was called The City of the Big Shoulders or City of Broad Shoulders because of its importance to the nation.

VOA: special.2010.01.10

Russia's importance to ballet continued in the twentieth century thanks to the forward thinking Sergei Diaghilev and his Ballets Russes dancers.

VOA: special.2011.01.26

The Great Lakes Historical Shipwreck Society works to preserve and explain the history and importance of the area's wrecks.

VOA: special.2009.11.11

He says the almost overpowering silence and deepness of the Grand Canyon shakes people at least briefly out of their self-importance.

VOA: special.2009.10.07

Mary knew the importance of what had been established -- the first independent school for the higher education of women.

VOA: special.2010.06.27

The writers expressed concern that the proposed changes would place too much importance on the number of hours worked.

VOA: special.2010.07.13

But during World War Two, national leaders recognized the importance of the territory to security in the Pacific.

VOA: special.2009.03.02

Last month, he proposed banning sales of Barbie and other dolls that influence girls to put too much importance on physical beauty.

VOA: special.2009.04.06

By her example, she taught all Americans about the importance of one's beliefs and the power of truth.

VOA: special.2010.05.09

But the fifty-two pages also talk about the importance of diplomacy, development and coalition-building to reach policy goals.

VOA: special.2010.05.29

Government,community and business leaders have pushed for teaching young people about the importance of saving, budgets and the true cost of credit.

VOA: special.2009.04.10

The way it filled up her worn money holder gave her a feeling of importance that she had not enjoyed for years.

VOA: special.2009.09.05

The F.C.C.says the court "in no way disagreed with the importance of preserving a free and open Internet."

VOA: special.2010.04.09

President Obama talked this week about the importance of building exports as a way to create jobs and economic growth at home.

VOA: special.2010.07.09