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About DHS

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History of the NAC

This page traces the history of the Nebraska Avenue Complex (NAC) through its origins as a girls seminary to its role as a code breaking facility during World War II and its current incarnation as the home of the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Partnership and Engagement

Partnership and Engagement coordinates the DHS’s outreach efforts with key stakeholders nationwide, ensuring a unified approach to external engagement.

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In Focus

Highlighted DHS Focus items: Uniting for Ukraine, Recognizing DHS Excellence, OAW, Cybersecurity, Addressing Climate Change, Coronavirus, DACA.

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Homeland Security LIVE

Homeland Security LIVE for live-streaming video projects

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Websites

This page lists a directory of top-level DHS websites like: www.cisa.gov, www.fema.gov, www.fletc.gov, www.tsa.gov, and www.secretservice.gov/.

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Flagship Open Government Initiatives

List of flagship Open Government initiatives at DHS including information on: Global Travel Assessment System, National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign

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Department of Homeland Security Seal

DHS seal was created in 2003 to symbolize the Department's mission of preventing attacks and protecting Americans on land, sea and air.

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Creation of the Department of Homeland Security

A summary of historical laws and regulations constructing and modifying the existing Department of Homeland Security.

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Victim Notification Program

Information on ICE's Victim Notification Program, which notifies human trafficking victims of offenders' release status.

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Great News: DHS Mentor-Protégé Program Relaunches!

The Mentor-Protégé program is designed to motivate large business prime contractor firms to provide developmental assistance to many types of small businesses.