Once you have made the commitment to "Buy American" it is often hard to follow thru do to the confusing nature of manufacturing and retailing these days. I find this list helpful.
This list of links is an excerpt from an article and video series by Diane Sawyer at ABC News
www.USAonly.US
Launched on July 4, 2010, USAonly lists companies that make their products here in the United States. With emphasis on smaller, mom-and-pop companies, the website currently features 320 companies. The website is interactive and keeps track of how many employed Americans are represented by the companies listed.Etsy.com
Etsy.com is a community of artisans and artists that sell their products in an online marketplace. Products in categories like jewelry, furniture, and "geekery" are available for purchase. Each description links to the artisan's profile, where you can learn more about their designs and career.Sourcemap
The MIT Media Lab created Sourcemap as a database and tool for everyone to use to find out where all the products in their everyday life come from. From Mangoes to Levi Jeans the program allows you to trave the orgin of what you buy and also add the source information for other products you have researched.MadeHereInAmerica.com
MadeHereInAmerica.com is an easy-to-use directory of consumer products that are made in the United States. Company descriptions include what percentage of products are made in America.AmericanMadeProducts.com
Headquartered in Bridgeport, Mich., AmericanMadeProducts.com Inc. sells more than 9,000 products made, manufactured or assembled in America.MadeinAmericaStuff.com
MadeinAmericaStuff.com sells products made in the U.S.A. The website is based in Houston.AmericansWorking.com
This website is a searchable directory of goods made in the United States, with categories ranging from "Air Cleaners" to "Vitamins."MadeInUSAForever.com
Nearly 2,300 products made in the United States are available for purchase on MadeInUSAForever.com.StillMadeInUSA.com
StillMadeInUSA is a directory of American-made products. Click on a category and you'll be directed to links to companies across the country manufacturing in the United States. Each link includes a description of the company and lets you know where it's located.MadeInUSA.org
The website is a product search engine and database for those looking for products made in the United States.MadeByYankees.net
MadeByYankees.net has a database with nearly 3,000 products that are made in the United States, listed by manufacturer. Only the listed products are made in America. The manufacturer also may sell products made outside of the United States.MadeUSAFdn.org
The Made in the USA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes products manufactured and assembled in America. Clicking on "Shop USA" brings you to a category list where you can access links to companies' websites.BuyAmerican.com
Links to companies selling products made in the USA.
ToysMadeInAmerica.com
Looking to teach your children to buy American from an early age? ToysMadeInAmerica links to over 150 toy manufacturers making their toys here in the USA.Read the complete ARTICLE HERE
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