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    Why do diplomats give gifts?

    At the U.S. Department of State, diplomatic gifts come in all shapes and sizes from woven straw baskets to precious gems. In ancient civilizations on…

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    Who issues your U.S. passport?

    Have you ever applied for a passport?  PASSPORT (noun): Derived from the French words passer, meaning to enter or leave, and port, a port or harbor,…

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    Who else can be a diplomat? Everyone!

    While the visible forms of diplomacy are carried out by government professionals, in reality, every American can practice diplomacy in everyday life. When businesspeople, teachers,…

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    What is a U.S. Embassy?

    An embassy is an official headquarters for U.S. diplomats and government representatives serving in a foreign country. Embassies are generally led by an ambassador, who…

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    What is a U.S. Consulate?

    The United States has only one embassy and ambassador in the capital of a foreign country. In large countries, the United States may have several…

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    What are the tools of diplomacy?

    While a multifaceted skill set is needed to successfully engage in diplomacy, the two most important skills are: Those two skills are the basis of…

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    What are the roles of a diplomat?

    When U.S. diplomats negotiate a treaty, attend a state dinner, or arrange a visa for a traveler to the United States, they all have the same mission—to represent the…