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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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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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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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The Secretary holds the most senior position in the President’s Cabinet. If the President were to resign or die, the Secretary of State is fourth…
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Much like the United States itself, U.S. diplomats are a diverse group of people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Diplomats work both in formal…
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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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When the U.S. Ambassador convenes a Country Team meeting, heads of the Consular, Political, Economic, Management, Security, and Public Diplomacy sections will all be around…
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The mission of the U.S. Department of State is twofold. Also known as the State Department, this institution represents American foreign policy abroad. The State…
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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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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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In diplomatic terms, “mission” has many meanings. All embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic posts in foreign countries are collectively known as missions. These missions share…