How to Use the U.S. Information Agency

The U.S. Information Agency existed from 1952 to 1999, when it became absorbed into the State Department as the Bureau of International Information Programs. As the Bureau of International Information Programs, its ongoing purpose is to present information about foreign policy to foreign nationals, and its content is presented in a variety of languages.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Access the official website for the International Information Programs. From its home page, you can select the language you prefer.
2. Check the headlines on the home page to become informed about the latest foreign policy news and events. You'll also find information about culture and life in the United States.
3. Browse or search the website. It's organized by both topics and regions, and you can use advanced search options. A collection of online publications is maintained under the "Products" link, if you want to browse more in-depth articles.
4. Subscribe to receive regular email updates. The International Information Programs offers a variety of subscription options if you want news delivered to your in-box.
5. Understand that the Bureau of International Information Programs is just an information resource, and is not staffed to address any questions beyond assistance with the website.
6. Realize that some organizations have identified the International Information Programs as a source of propaganda. Regardless of whether you accept this claim, be aware that the US government supplies the information you find through the Bureau of International Information Programs, so you are unlikely to locate much information critical of government policy.