The Vietnam War Memorial, Washington DC

uscitizenpod: The Vietnam War Memorial, Washington DC

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, The Three Soldiers, and The Vietnam Women's Memorial, plus one picture of the US-VN flags flying over the San Jose Vietnamese Heritage Garden.

USCIS 100:78. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.*

▪ World War I
▪ World War II
▪ Korean War
▪ Vietnam War
▪ (Persian) Gulf War

The Lincoln Memorial

uscitizenpod: The Lincoln Memorial

USCIS 100:72. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

▪ War of 1812
▪ Mexican-American War
▪ Civil War
▪ Spanish-American War

USCIS 100:73. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

▪ the Civil War
▪ the War between the States

USCIS 100:74. Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

▪ slavery
▪ economic reasons
▪ states’ rights

USCIS 100:75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?*

▪ freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
▪ saved (or preserved) the Union
▪ led the United States during the Civil War

USCIS 100:76. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

▪ freed the slaves
▪ freed slaves in the Confederacy
▪ freed slaves in the Confederate states
▪ freed slaves in most Southern states

New US Citizen: Dong Dac Nguyen

New US Citizen: Dong Dac Nguyen, proud Vietnamese-American Buddhist!

West Wing Week: 04/26/13 or "This Stuff's Really Cool"

wh.gov: West Wing Week: 04/26/13 or "This Stuff's Really Cool"

This week, the Vice President traveled to Boston for a memorial for Officer Collier, and the President memorialized the victims of the West Texas explosion. The President also hosted the Amir of Qatar, the Teacher of the Year, the 3rd White House Science Fair, and visited Dallas with the First Lady for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms 2013

uscitizenpod: Washington DC Cherry Blossoms 2013

Quiz:

USCIS 100:94. What is the capital of the United States?*

USCIS 100:16. Who makes federal laws?

USCIS 100:69. Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

USCIS 100:70. Who was the first President?*

USCIS 100:62. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

USCIS 100:85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*

Presidents from the The National Portrait Gallery

uscitizenpod: Presidents from the The National Portrait Gallery

Above are my photos of some presidential portraits at the The National Portrait Gallery. The slideshow's "Show Info" option has a USCIS 100 question with each photo.

The Smithsonian NPG's collections of paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, and photographs document the diversity of individuals who have made significant contributions to the history and culture of the United States. To see the entire collection of NPG's presidential portraits, go to: NPGAmerica's Presidents

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Washington DC

USCIS 100:80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

uscitizenpod: FDR Memorial

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington DC. This set features my personal Hera, Eleanor Roosevelt. The slideshow's "Show Info" option has more info about the photos.  For more info about the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, go to the USNPS Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial website.

USCIS 100:80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

▪ (Franklin) Roosevelt

MLK and Cherry Blossoms

USCIS 100:85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*

uscitizenpod: MLK and Cherry Blossoms

Here are some photos of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial and Cherry Blossoms. I will post the video of the fountains, etc at a later date.

USCIS 100:85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*

▪ fought for civil rights
▪ worked for equality for all Americans

Happy Earth Day: GO GREEN with USPS Stamps

USCIS 100: 55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

uscitizenpod: GO GREEN with USPS Stamps

In honor of Earth Day 2011 and in celebration of the new USPS GO GREEN Forever stamp series, US Citizenship Podcast presents a collection of stamps reflecting America's ongoing commitment to make EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY!

USCIS 100: 55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper

West Wing Week: 04/19/13 or "Selflessly. Compassionately. Unafraid."

wh.gov: West Wing Week: 04/19/13 or "Selflessly. Compassionately. Unafraid."

This week, the President responded to the terror attack in Boston, met with Americorps volunteers, invited the Wounded Warrior riders to the White House, and for the first time, asked a citizen to deliver the weekly address.

West Wing Week: 04/12/13 or "We Choose Love"

wh.gov: West Wing Week: 04/12/13 or "We Choose Love"

This week, the President, Vice President and First Lady continued to call for action to reduce gun violence, while the President announced the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget, conferred the Medal of Honor, met with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and held an Easter Prayer breakfast.

Tens of Thousands Rally for Immigration Reform

VOAVideo: Tens of Thousands Rally for Immigration Reform

Tens of thousands crowded the U.S. Capitol grounds Wednesday, urging Congress to pass immigration reform this year. Advocates want a path to citizenship for the nation's 11 million undocumented immigrants. VOA's Carolyn Presutti has the story.

A10 Immigration Reform Rally 2013, Washington DC

uscitizenpod: A10 Immigration Reform Rally 2013, Washington DC

Springtime in Washington DC

uscitizenpod: Springtime in Washington DC

Teacher Jennifer Goes to Washington DC!

USCIS 100:94. What is the capital of the United States?*

Hi, I am spending Spring Break in Washington DC.  

Follow my trip on Twitter @USCitizenPod

USCIS 100:94. What is the capital of the United States?*

▪ Washington, D.C.

President Obama Speaks at a Naturalization Ceremony

wh.gov President Obama Speaks at a Naturalization Ceremony

President Obama delivers remarks at a naturalization ceremony for active duty service members and civilians at the White House. March 25, 2013.

West Wing Week: 04/05/13 or "The Scientist-in-Chief"

wh.gov West Wing Week: 04/05/13 or "The Scientist-in-Chief"


This week, the President spoke on the importance of investing in infrastructure at Port Miami, and on reducing gun violence while at the Denver Police Academy. He hosted the Prime Minister of Singapore and Kid President, unveiled the BRAIN initiative, and rolled, read, and relaxed with some of the thousands of visitors to the 135th annual White House Easter Egg Roll.

A Journey to a Better Life: USCIS Officer Bao Dinh’s Story

USCIS Beacon: A Journey to a Better Life: USCIS Officer Bao Dinh’s Story

Immigration Services Officer Bao Dinh is always ready to offer help and advice to anyone who has a question about their case. Like many USCIS employees, Dinh is an immigrant and a naturalized U.S. citizen. However, few people who meet and work with this soft-spoken man can imagine the hardship and danger that was a part of much of his early life. (read more)

USCIS.gov: 

Continue to Use the Current Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

Until further notice, applicants should continue using the March 22, 2012, edition of Form N-400 currently available on the forms section of www.uscis.gov. This form should continue to be used even after the OMB control number expiration date of March 31, 2013, has passed. Additional acceptable editions of the form, as indicated on the form page, may also be used. USCIS will provide updated information about the new version of the Form N-400 as it becomes available later this year.

Cesar Chavez - Hero of the Migrant Farm Workers Labor Union

In Santa Clara County, many government offices are closed in honor of Cesar Chavez's birthday. Like Martin Luther King Jr, Cesar Chavez fought for civil rights.

ListenAndReadAlong: Biography - CC - Cesar Chavez - Hero of the Migrant Farm Workers Labor Union

Today we tell about one of the great labor activists, Cesar Chavez. He organized the first successful farm workers union in American history.


USCIS 100:85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. (and Cesar Chavez) do?*

▪ fought for civil rights
▪ worked for equality for all Americans