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U.S. Department of Commerce: Quick Facts

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Also Known As DOC
Date 1913 - present
Areas Of Involvement international trade • economic growth
Related People Howard Lutnick • Herbert Hoover • Hunter Biden • Norman Mineta • Cheryl L. Shavers • James Baker • Ron Brown • Juanita Morris Kreps

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The official seal of the United States Department of Commerce features a blue and white circular design with a bald eagle above a shield. The shield displays a ship sailing above a lighthouse with rays of light. The outer ring reads Department of Commerce United States of America.
Map of the National Mall area in Washington, D.C., highlighting major streets, metro stations, parks, government buildings, and prominent points of interest such as museums, memorials, and federal offices. Key landmarks include the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and the Washington Monument, with a numbered legend identifying each site.
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