Embassy of the United States Beijing, China

 Celebrating Women's History Month

In March, the world observes International Women’s Day, and, in the United States, Women’s History Month.Women's Day was first celebrated in the United States in 1909.The origins of National Women’s History Month can be traced to Sonoma County, California.

Earth Day

Earth Day, April 22, is the annual U.S. celebration of the environment and a time for Americans to assess the work still needed to protect the natural gifts of our planet. Earth Day has no central organizing force behind it, though several nongovernmental organizations work to keep track of the thousands of local events in schools and parks that mark the day.

To celebrate and commemorate the contributions to the United States made by people of African descent, American educator and historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The Black History Week was first celebrated in February 12, 1926. The second week of February was chosen for this celebration because it marked the birthdays of two people who had greatly impacted Black Americans' lives: Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. In 2000, President Clinton proclaimed February as National African American History Month.

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China.

Americans from all walks of life share a keen interest in sports and the Olympic games. Sports are both a social glue bonding the country together and a vehicle for transmitting such values as justice and fair play, teamwork and sacrifice. Olympics represent a celebration of humanity and our pursuit of excellence.