Encyclopedia Entries – The National Museum of American Diplomacy

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American Institute in Taiwan

In 1979, the United States changed its diplomatic recognition of China from Taipei to Beijing. In the U.S.-People’s Republic of China Joint Communique that announced…

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U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

The United States established diplomatic relations with Cote d’Ivoire (then called Ivory Coast) in 1960 following its independence from France. A coup in 1999 ushered in several years of instability. In 2015, Cote d’Ivoire held successful presidential elections, and a new constitution was approved in a nationwide referendum in 2016. With investments…

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U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria

The United States recognized the Federation of Nigeria in 1960, following its independence from the United Kingdom. A civil war that ended in January 1970…

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U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana

The United States established diplomatic relations with Ghana in 1957 following Ghana’s independence from the United Kingdom. In 1961, Ghana hosted the first cohort of…

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U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Diplomatic relations were established between the United States and Ethiopia in a treaty of commerce in 1903. The first American Legation arrived in Addis Ababa in 1909 but withdrew…

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U.S. Embassy Algiers, Algeria

At the time of American independence, Algiers was a nominal vassal of the Ottoman Empire with the power to conduct its own independent foreign relations.…

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U.S. Embassy Amman, Jordan

The United States values its long history of cooperation and friendship with Jordan, with which it established diplomatic relations in 1949. The United States appreciates…

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U.S. Embassy Antananarivo, Madagascar

In 2009, Madagascar's democratically elected president was driven from power in a coup that was supported by the military. The United States suspended direct assistance to or through Madagascar's governmental authorities as well as all non-humanitarian activities. However, the United States continued to provide assistance in health and food security through nongovernmental…

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U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa

The United States established diplomatic relations with the Independent State of Samoa (then called Western Samoa) in 1971 following its independence from a New Zealand-administered…

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U.S. Embassy Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

The United States established diplomatic relations with Turkmenistan in 1992 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Turkmenistan occupies a critical geographic juncture, sharing long…