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

VOA: special.2009.03.02

On Tuesday the president gave a nationally broadcast speech to students about the importance of staying in school.

VOA: special.2009.09.10

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

In a striking closing scene, the ocean expert Sylvia Earle talks about the importance of protecting the beautiful world that lives under the sea.

VOA: special.2009.03.25

No,a newspaper reporter -- a reminder, in this age of new media and social media, not to forget the importance of the old media.

VOA: special.2009.04.20

Alec Baldwin spoke at New York University about the importance of taking risks in life.

VOA: special.2010.05.28

He spoke about the importance and the promise of America's new position in the world.

VOA: special.2010.07.29

President Medvedev also recognized the importance of Islam and Islamic leaders in the Caucasus.

VOA: special.2010.04.03

His name was Abraham Lincoln. This week in our series, Frank Oliver and Larry West tell us about this campaign of statewide but also national importance.

VOA: special.2009.06.11

"While cost remains a major factor in decisions about where to off-source, the quality of the labor pool is gaining importance, and this includes English language skills."

VOA: special.2011.01.21

Senator Beveridge said the Pacific would be of great importance in coming years.

VOA: special.2010.07.22

The exhibit shows the importance of such stores in these communities.

VOA: special.2010.03.03

But she also recognizes the importance of staying in school.

VOA: special.2009.05.04

Doctor Hepburn also believed in the importance of intense exercise.

VOA: special.2009.09.20