Collection Highlights
The August 7, 1998, East Africa Embassy Bombings
On August 7, 1998, at 10:30 am, truck bombs exploded at U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, killing more than 200 people and wounding more…
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A Piece of the 1968 Attack on U.S. Embassy, Saigon
This fragment of the original granite wall surrounding the U.S. embassy compound in Saigon bears the evidence of the January 31, 1968, Tet Offensive attack.
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Museum News
The National Museum of American Diplomacy Launches New, Expanded Website
On November 16, 2022, the National Museum of American Diplomacy launched a redesigned website with a suite of new features. The new site will allow…
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FAQs
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 U.S. government agencies work in the U.S. Embassies?
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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What is the mission of the U.S. Department of State?
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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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…
