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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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Date:
1913 - present
Areas Of Involvement:
international trade
economic growth
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The Department of Commerce

U.S. Department of Commerce

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Also known as: DOC
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U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), executive division of the U.S. federal government responsible for programs and policies relating to international trade, national economic growth, and technological advancement. Established in 1913, it administers the Bureau of the Census, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Patent and Trademark Office, and U.S. Travel and Tourism Administration (USTTA).

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