从三月起，上海美国中心将推出“了解当代美国”月度讲座系列，由上海美领馆的公共外交专员Omair M. Mirza主讲。3月5日的第一场讲座中，Omair将会介绍美国人珍视的价值——自由、平等、正义——背后的历史渊源。要更好地了解当代美国，就绕不开对一些历史事件和话题的理解，例如十四和十五世纪的欧洲人民的生活状况、是什么促使了一些欧洲人前往美洲大陆、美洲殖民地与英国之间的紧张关系、美国革命以及独立宣言等等。尽管整个过程中充满了坎坷、斗争和冲突，但正是这段历史成就了今天的美国，一个追求开放、平等、包容、公正的社会。在加入美领馆工作前，Omair曾在华盛顿国会山工作，担任某众议员的立法助理。

On Tuesday March 5th, Public Diplomacy Assistant Omair M. Mirza will launch a monthly series in the Shanghai American Center, Contemporary Topics in U.S. Government. Join us as Omair introduces the American values of liberty, equality, and justice, and discusses how—and to what extent—colonial American experiences reflected these values. Understanding America today requires a consideration of some important historical events and processes, including: 14th and 15th century Europe and the lives of everyday people; what factors prompted some Europeans to immigrate to (what would become) the United States of America; relations and tensions between Britain and American colonies; the American Revolution; and the Declaration of Independence. The history and roots of the American experiment--though marked by uneven progress, seismic struggles, and violent conflicts—continue to bear fruit and propel forward an America that welcomes immigrants, strives for equality and inclusion, and a just and equitable society. Previously, Omair worked for several years on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC as a Legislative Assistant to a U.S. Congressman.

活动语言为英文，无翻译。

This event will be conducted in English.

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*You must bring a valid physical photo ID (national ID, driver’s license, or passport) in order to enter the Shanghai American Center. Copies or pictures of IDs will not be accepted.  Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow enough time for security screening.

* 请使用您证件上的名字预约参加活动。

*Please make sure the name used to register for the event matches the name on your ID.

*请注意：禁止携带笔记本电脑进入上海美国中心，上海美国中心无法提供寄存笔记本电脑的服务。

*Please be aware that laptops are prohibited in the Shanghai American Center, and we are unable to provide storage.

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*Press inquiries should be directed to the U.S. Consulate Shanghai Press Office.



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