Public Program
The Rogers Act: 100 Years of the Foreign Service
Join us for a discussion on how the 1924 Foreign Service Act, also known as the Rogers Act, created the modern-day merit-based U.S. Foreign Service.
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Public Program
Spring Open House
Join us for a chance to view our multiple temporary exhibits, including our new exhibit "Commemorating 100 Years of Our Foreign Service: The 1924 Rogers Act."
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Public Program
From Abolitionist to Diplomat: Henry Highland Garnet and Early Relations with Liberia
To commemorate Black History Month, NMAD’s Historian Dr. Alison Mann will offer a talk on the notable Black abolitionist, Henry Highland Garnet, and his controversial, brief diplomatic appointment in Liberia.
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Public Program
200 Years of the Monroe Doctrine
200 years ago, President James Monroe addressed Congress on how the United States should work to prevent European interference in the Western Hemisphere. This address…
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Public Program
A Conversation with the First Native American Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council, Keith Harper
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, join us for a conversation with the first Native American to be named a U.S. ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council, Ambassador (ret.) Keith Harper.
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Commemorating 60 Years of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
On August 5, 1963, the United States signed a groundbreaking treaty with the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom to curtail the harmful effects on…
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Teacher Workshop
Back to School with NMAD: Teaching Diplomacy Workshops
To help educators prepare for the fast approaching Fall semester, NMAD is hosting professional development workshops on how to use our new resources. Sign up to join virtually on August 12th, 16th, or 22nd.
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Special Event
The Diplomat Debrief featuring Exec. Producer Debora Cahn & Amb. Beth Jones
On June 12, NMAD hosted a discussion featuring Executive Producer of The Diplomat Debora Cahn, and Ambassador Beth Jones, one of the inspirations for Netflix’s new hit series, moderated by Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Bill Russo. Later in the evening, UN Goodwill Ambassador Esther Coopersmith hosted an evening celebration in…
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Public Program
America’s Diplomatic Architecture Abroad: A Brief History
The National Museum of American Diplomacy, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State's Overseas Buildings Operation's Office of Cultural Heritage, invites you to a discussion on the history of the State Department's diplomatic heritage buildings.
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Public Program
Her Diplomacy: Women’s History Month Program
Celebrate Women’s History Month with NMAD! Join us on Wednesday, March 22, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm EDT for an afternoon of programming featuring our current temporary exhibit, Her Diplomacy.
