American Culture

See how Americans pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The U.S. celebrates Labor Day every year on the first Monday in September. Watch how Americans honor workers on this day.

Learn more about the past, present and future U.S. workforce — and what that means for economic prosperity around the world.

The U.S. values Chinese exchange students in its schools and affords them numerous ways to participate in their new communities.

Learn why academic freedom — the freedom to preserve truth and share information — is important to more than just professors and students.

The U.S. welcomed Iran's men's volleyball team to a championship tournament in Chicago, and Iranian-American fans turned out in force.

The State Department shines a spotlight on the Iranian regime's deadly suppression of religious freedom among its citizens.

Joy Harjo, a Native American poet, playwright and musician, has been named the new U.S. poet laureate by the Library of Congress.

What's a holiday everyone can celebrate? In the U.S., one is Independence Day, celebrated each July 4, complete with food and fireworks.