That way,there would be "two great American national festivals," she said, the other being Independence Day on the Fourth of July.

VOA: special.2009.11.23

And,he was proud of being the first African-American to break the color barrier in a major opera house.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

While the World Cup is being played in South Africa, our listener wants to know more about the famous American soccer player Cobi Jones.

VOA: special.2010.06.25

One of the popular plays of the time, called "Our American Cousin, " was being performed at Ford's Theater, not far from the White House.

VOA: special.2009.12.31

Denis Hayes also discusses two climate bills currently being proposed by American lawmakers.

VOA: special.2010.04.21

He showed his personality and energy in his famous shout: "If you are an American or you're just a human being and got any blood going through your veins -- AHHOOWW! I feel good!"

VOA: special.2010.05.16

These war games will allow Indian military officialsto assess some of the American defense equipment being offered for sale to India.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

"He ended up being the American Johann Strauss,Jr., the ultimate American composer of light, perfectly crafted orchestral music."

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

And,Johnson points out, being a soldier was a great job for an African-American to have at that time in United States' history.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

To help accomplish that, General McChrystal noted that the training unit for Afghan forces is now a NATO command, rather than being just an American responsibility.

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

This year,when you have two-thirds being pessimistic about American foreign policy, you have a larger percentage saying maybe it will be better if Iran has nuclear weapons."

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

China's Commerce Ministry says it is looking into accusations from local producers that American auto and chicken meat products are being dumped in China at below-cost prices.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

Reports that al-Qaida-trained operatives may be poised to attack American commercial and passenger vessels in the Arabian Sea are being widely circulated in Arab-speaking Gulf states, including Kuwait,Bahrain,Qatar, and United Arab Emirates.

VOA: standard.2010.01.07

"So a year ago,in 2009, when you had a majority being optimistic about American policy in the Middle East, only 29 percent said Iran having nuclear weapons would be positive for the Middle East.

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

"Definitely being in a different country and learning about American culture, American education system and everything else geting a degree here will definitely be valid back in my country so I am very lucky to be here and my goal right after graduation I want to look for some sponsorship opportunities and also being able to stay in the United States to do some kind of work with some Tennis academy and travel a litle bit and play in some Tennis tournaments."

VOA: standard.2009.12.14