British influence continues to dominate American holiday meal
300 people from across the country spend up to a week decorating the presidential mansion for the holidays
Earliest presidents didn’t want White House grounds to be compared to royal palaces
Established in 1634, Boston Common remains at the center of the city’s civic life
America’s oldest public park was established in Massachusetts in 1634. Boston Common has seen a lot in its 389-year history and remains as central to city life as it was at its founding centuries ago. VOA’s Dora Mekouar reports from Boston. VOA footage by Adam Greenbaum.
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Every year, thousands of people from across the United States volunteer for a very exclusive holiday experience – the chance to decorate the White House for Christmas. Of all of those applicants, only 300 lucky people are chosen. VOA’s Dora Mekouar reports.
A visit to the site of the first harvest feast to separate fact from fiction
More people work from home in Colorado, while Mississippi has the lowest percentage of teleworkers
Alaska employees are most content, while Georgia employees are least satisfied with their jobs, report finds
A 2022 poll showed that more than half of Americans, 58%, believe there should be a maximum age limit for elected officials, with 39% saying that limit should be age 70
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