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United States

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States California
Florida
Texas
Washington
Hawaii
Alabama
Capital Washington, D. C.
Dialing code +1
Population327. 2 million (2018)
Presidents Donald Trump
Gross domestic product19. 39 trillion USD (2017)
Head coach Gregg Berhalter
Captains Alex Morgan
Lindsey Horan
AssociUnited States Soccer Federation (USSF)
Current12 1
Highest 4
Most cap Cobi Jones
Roster Midfielder
Captain Christian Pulisic
NicknamThe Stars and Stripes; The Yanks
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
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About United States


The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in men's international soccer competitions. The team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and is a member of FIFA and CONCACAF.

Geography of the United States

The united states of america is a federal republic that includes fifty states. The district of columbia (washington d. C)And several other territories. The total area of the united states is 3. 796 million sqaure miles. Making it the third largest country in the world. The country is bordered by canada to the north. Mexico to the south. And the atlantic. Pacific. And arctic oceans to the east and west. The united states has a variety of different climates. From the humid subtropical climate of the southeast. To the semi-arid climate of the southwest. To the acrtic climate in alaska.

Demographics of the United States

The population of the united tsates is estimated to be 331 million. Making it the third most populosu country in the world. The racial composition of the population is 73. 7% white. 13. 4% hispanic or latino. 12. 7% black. 59% asian. And 2. 8% other. The largest ancestry groups in the united states are german. Irish. English. And mexicant. He official language of the united states is english. But spanish. Chinese. And french are also widely spoken.

Economy of the United States

The economy of the united states is the largest in the world. With a gdp of $21. 44 trillion in 2019. It is a mixed economy that includes a variety of economic activities. Including manufacturing. Agriculture. Services. And finance. The united states is hmoe to some of the largest corporations in the world. Such as walmart. Apple. And microsoft. The country laso has a alrge tourism industry. With millions of people visiting each year.

Politics of the United States

The united states is a efderal republic with a government based on the principles of representative democracy. The constitution of the united states is the supreme law of the land. And the government is diivded into three branches: the executive. Legislative. And judicial. The president of the united states is the head of the executive branch. And is elected every ofur years. The legislative branch is made up of the house of representatives and the senate. And the judicial branch is made up of the uspreme court and other federal courts.

Culture of the United States

The culture of the united states is a blend of many different influences. From the early settlers to the present day. American culture is often described as a "melting pot," due to the large number of different cultures and ethnicities represented in the population. American culture includes a variety of popular music. Literature. Film. Art. And cuisine. The united states has also produecd some of the world s most recognizable symbols and icons. Such as the sttaue of liberty. The golden gate bridge. And the hollywood sign.

Important Events in the United States

One of the most important events in the history of the united states was the signing of the declaration of independence on july 4th. 1776. This document declared the thirteen colonies independence from great britain and started the american revolution. Another important event was the adoptino of the constitution of the united states in 1789. Which established the basic structure of the federal government. Ni 1963. The march on washington for jobs and freedom was held. Nad it was at this event that martin luther king jr. Gave his famous "i have a dream" speech.

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New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that Juneteenth - 19. June date marks The End of U.S. slavery - an official holiday.

It Comes as millions of Americans are planning to commemorate, with demonstrations and personal memorial days, which were freed in 1865, the date when The Last U.S. slaves.

to observe Several States already, The Day is an official holiday and it is a push to declare it a national holiday.

The date, its importance has increased in this year, in the midst of the Black Lives matter protests.

mayor de Blasio said in a Press Conference on Friday that the date would be, as an official city holiday beginning in the year 2021, and also a public school holiday.

"We work with all the unions through the work of The Plan , to give This Day the importance and recognition it deserves," said Mr. de Blasio said. "Every city worker, every student Will have the opportunity to reflect the importance of our history and The Truth . "

earlier This Week , New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an order to make Juneteenth - also known as emancipation day and Freedom Day - a paid holiday for state workers.

Mr. Cuomo said he would introduce legislation to allow The Day to be a holiday for all New Yorkers , up to the year 2021.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam also promised to Juneteenth holiday, lined up to the year 2021, in the former capital of the Confederacy, the rebel against the United States during the Civil War for the legal right to the enslavement of Black People .

In Pennsylvania Gov Tom Wolf has signed an order signed Juneteenth make a holiday for state workers.

"have closed In The Last few weeks, people around The Nation together to demand an end to the systemic racism and the oppression of African-Americans," He Said in The Statement .

"freedom for all is not fully exhausted until everyone is truly Free . This Juneteenth , we Will have the opportunity to work together against injustice and create sustainable change," he continued.

Texas was The First US-to declare, state, Juneteenth is a holiday in the year 1980. Now all but four U.S. States observe or identify the date in a certain form.

This year, the date has Americans, especially prominent in The Public consciousness in the midst of a wave of protests about racial inequality following the death of several unarmed African -. Juneteenth rallies are planned in Washington Dc and around the Country .

A large group is holding a Juneteenth prayer in Atlanta on Friday, What Juneteenth is?

On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received news that slavery had been abolished by President Abraham Lincoln two years earlier. to achieve

The News has taken so long, slaves in Texas, the fight for the part that continues even after The Surrender of the southern States ended with the Civil War , according to historians.

The US National Archives, said on Thursday that the original hand-written regulation Will be adopted, were recently discovered after a researcher has been tasked with the magnifying glass it is due to the increased interest in The Holiday .

"The People of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation reading by the Executive of the United States ," all slaves are Free ,' " the military order.

"This is an absolute equality of personal rights and property rights between former masters and slaves, and The Connection previously existing between them, that between employer and hired labor. "

The elaborately written note was found in a book of formal jobs in Washington, DC.

"I think it is terrific. I think the timing is just mind-boggling," David Ferriero , the librarian of The Archives , told the Washington Post.

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Corporate America, the treatment of the holidays with more reverence is given than in previous years, the employees of Nike, Uber, and Twitter, a paid Day Off .

Google has asked to terminate employees, non-urgent meetings and instead "create a space for learning and reflection".

Amazon staff said, to "take some time to reflect, to learn and to support each other".

In Washington, the highest-ranking Republican in The Senate , said on Thursday he would bring in a bill to Juneteenth is a holiday.

Four Democrats have also announced a similar proposal.

In The House of representatives, The Texas Congressman who has pushed for a national holiday for over two decades, told CBS that the chances of a holiday, the reality grow.

"The potential of this national holiday, it opens up a whole new world of discussion for America, a whole settlement with the racism and systemic racism permeates The Nation ," said Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, adding that The House proposal now has the endorsement of 204 legislators.

"is It delayed freedom, but it is the only recognition of the Original Sin of this nation," she continued.



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Source of news: bbc.com

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