Casting doubts on his political rivals’ eligibility to run for the U.S. presidency is one of Republican frontrunner and former President Donald Trump’s key campaign strategies. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias explains how the Constitution lays out who can run for America’s top job.
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was the 16th President of the United States from 1861 to 1865. During the American Civil War, he worked to keep the United States together and end slavery.
Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States. He wrote the Declaration of Independence, and was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States (1789–1797), the commander-in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
It is our pleasure to introduce 13 candidates for united states citizenship. They come from 9 countries of the world including… Bhutan, Bosnia And Herzegovina, India, Mexico, Nepal, Philippines, Somalia, Ukraine And Vietnam.
Each person has voluntarily come forward to state his or her own personal Declaration of Independence from all former allegiances and loyalties just as our forefathers did over 248 years ago. Each candidate is of good moral character, attached to the ideals and principles of the united states and eligible in all respects for citizenship upon taking the prescribed Oath of Allegiance to the United States and its constitution. Your honor, the candidates for naturalization are now ready to take the oath of renuciation and citizenship.
Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820. She was a school teacher who became a social reformer. She worked against slavery and fought for women's rights. The 19th Amendment, which guarantees a woman's right to vote, was named in honor of Susan B. Anthony.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship — the right of everyone born on U.S. soil to become a citizen automatically. But two judges have placed injunctions on the order, pausing it indefinitely. Here’s more information about birthright citizenship.
Afghan refugees in the U.S. are expressing concern about their status as the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration. In California, immigration lawyers are stepping in to address these concerns. Fahim Sediqi reports from Sacramento, California, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard.
Learn about the life of civil rights activist Rosa Parks— her work with the NAACP, bus boycotts, and her lifelong fight against racial inequality.
Throughout her life, Rosa Parks repeatedly challenged racial violence and the prejudiced systems protecting its perpetrators. Her refusal to move to the back of a segregated bus ignited a boycott that lasted 381 days and helped transform civil rights activism into a national movement. But this work came at an enormous risk— and a personal price. Riché D. Richardson details the life of Rosa Parks.
Lesson by Riché D. Richardson, directed by Eido.
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Rosa Parks Day is a U.S observance that celebrates the famous civil rights leader Rosa Parks. In different parts of the United States, this day is celebrated on different days. In some areas, it’s celebrated on Rosa Park’s birthday—which is February 4th, and in other areas, it’s celebrated on December 1st. No matter what day it’s observed, however, it’s a good day to learn about the civil rights movement or to take part in activities that support the civil rights movement.
12. What is the “rule of law”? 42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? 55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? 84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination? 48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. 37. What does the judicial branch do? 23. Name your U.S. Representative.
