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Photo Gallery: Global Cultural Initiative

Washington, DC
September 25, 2006

The Global Cultural Initiative is a comprehensive initiative to coordinate, enhance and expand U.S. cultural diplomacy efforts worldwide. The initiative represents a renewed effort by the State Department – in partnership with public and private cultural entities – to build upon and mobilize the vast talents and resources of America's cultural institutions to support a broad reaching international cultural diplomacy effort.  

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Mrs. Laura Bush addresses guests during announcement of Global Cultural Initiative in East Room Sept. 25, 2006.White House photo by Shealah Craighead
First Lady Laura Bush addresses guests during announcement of Global Cultural Initiative.		 Violinist Adrian Anantawan and Amy Yang perform during the announcement of the Presidents Global Cultural Initiative in the East Room Sept. 25, 2006. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Violinist Adrian Anantawan and Amy Yang perform during announcement of Global Cultural Initiative.		 Canadian violinist Adrian Anantawan performs for first lady Laura Bush and others during the launch of the Presidents Global Cultural Initiative in East Room of White House, Sept. 25, 2006. AP photo
Canadian violinist Adrian Anantawan performs.		 Allahyar Vazirov of Azerbaijan smiles as he completes marimba performance for First Lady and others in East Room of White House during launch of Global Cultural Initiative. AP Photo
Allahyar Vazirov of Azerbaijan performs.
Nargiz Orujli of Azerbaijan performs during the announcement of the Presidents Global Cultural Initiative in the East Room Sept. 25, 2006. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Nargiz Orujli of Azerbaijan performs.		 First Lady Laura Bush and Under Secretary of State Karen Hughes with Global Cultural Initiative Partners in Blue Room of White House on September 25, 2006. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
First Lady Laura Bush and Under Secretary of State Karen Hughes with Global Cultural Initiative Partners.

 


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