A highly developed country, the United States accounts for approximately a quarter of global gross domestic product (GDP) and is the world's largest economy by nominal GDP. By value, the United States is the world's largest importer and the second-largest exporter of goods.

AmeriCorps is a lot of things, so we're going to break it down for you in this short video! Visit www.AmeriCorps.gov to learn more about AmeriCorps.

A Promise of Freedom is an introduction to U.S. history and civics for immigrants with discussion booklet free to view, share, and download.

How is poverty measured in the United States? This animated video takes a look at the history of poverty measurements over the decades.

PBS Program: Why Poverty? Why do a billion people still live in poverty worldwide, and what can be done to change this? The series Why Poverty? Uses documentary film to get people talking about this global problem, its causes, and its solutions. Read More

Are you ready to vote for the first time? If you’re a U.S. citizen, meet your state’s requirements, and will be 18 by Election Day, you can vote. vote.org and USA.gov/voting About Voting Activities Activity Downloads

Information about ordering birth certificates and other vital records online. USA.gov Forms

Find out how to replace vital documents, such as birth certificates, Social Security cards, and more. USA.gov Forms

Who are the corporations responsible for the deadly US-Mexico wall? More Than a Wall, "the report from the Transnational Institute," looks at the history of U.S. border control and the strong political consensus—both Republican and Democrat—in support of border militarization, have regularly increased the budget for border enforcement since...