Voice of America

The Voice of America (VOA) is the official broadcasting service of the United States government. It is one of the best-known stations in international broadcasting, is similar to international broadcasters such as the BBC World Service, BBC World, Deutsche Welle, and Radio France Internationale.

VOA Languages and Programming

The Voice of America currently broadcasts in more than 50 languages, including Special English, which uses simplified vocabulary and grammar.

Related Topics:
Special English - Vocabulary - Grammar

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Many Voice of America announcers, such as Willis Conover, Pat Gates, and Judy Massa became world-wide celebrities, though they were unknown in their home country.

Related Topics:
Willis Conover - Pat Gates - Judy Massa - Celebrities

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The interval signal is "Yankee Doodle," played by a brass band, followed by the announcement: "this is the Voice of America, signing on." "Columbia, Gem of the Ocean" was used as the interval signal for many years.

Related Topics:
Interval signal - Yankee Doodle - Brass band - Columbia, Gem of the Ocean

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The Voice of America headquarters is located at 330 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20237, USA.

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