Encyclopedia Entries – Page 5 – The National Museum of American Diplomacy

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U.S. Embassy Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti

The United States had consular representation in the former colony of French Somaliland starting in 1929. Following its independence from France, the United States established…

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U.S. Embassy Doha, Qatar

The United States established diplomatic relations with Qatar in 1972 following its independence from the United Kingdom in 1971. Bilateral relations are strong, with the…

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U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland

U.S. relations with Ireland have long been based on common ancestral ties and shared values. In addition to regular dialogue on political and economic issues,…

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U.S. Embassy Dushanbe, Tajikistan

The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Tajikistan in 1992, following its independence from the Soviet Union. The U.S. and Tajikistan have a broad-based relationship, cooperating…

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U.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone

The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Sierra Leone in 1961, following its independence from the United Kingdom. The United States and Sierra Leone enjoy a…

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U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana

The United States established its embassy in Botswana on the day of the country’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. Botswana has consistently maintained…

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U.S. Embassy Georgetown, Guyana

Guyana received its independence from the United Kingdom in 1966, at which point the U.S. established its first embassy there. U.S. policy toward Guyana seeks…

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U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala

The United States established diplomatic relations with Guatemala in 1849 following Guatemala’s independence from Spain on September 15, 1821, and the later dissolution of a…

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U.S. Embassy Hanoi, Vietnam

The United States established diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1950, following its limited independence within the French Union; France continued to oversee Vietnam’s defense and…

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U.S. Embassy Harare, Zimbabwe

The United Kingdom formally granted independence to Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) in 1980, following years of conflict between minority white governments and majority black insurgent movements.…