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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 is the Secretary of State?

    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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    Who is a diplomat?

    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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    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 is a U.S. Mission?

    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…