November 2020
Diplomacy Classroom: 2+4 = Unity: The 30th Anniversary of German Reunification
In recognition of this historic milestone, NMAD is hosting a Diplomacy Classroom that will highlight the museum’s “Signature Segment” of the Berlin Wall, as well as our online exhibit “The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall: American Diplomacy in the Cold War” that features a section on German reunification. The program will explore the diplomatic achievements that brought about German unity and share what the legacy of reunification means to the German people.
Find out more »December 2020
Diplomacy After Hours: The 25th Anniversary of the Dayton Accords
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Accords, a historic diplomatic achievement negotiated in Dayton, Ohio that ended the war in Bosnia. Join us for a conversation between NMAD Director Mary Kane, NMAD Public Historian Dr. Alison Mann, Dayton City Commissioner Matt Joseph, and Ambassador Christopher Hill as they discuss their first-hand experiences around the negotiations.
Find out more »Diplomacy Classroom: U.S. Minister Poinsett, The First Diplomat to Mexico
What does the poinsettia have to do with diplomacy? Join us here for this year’s final Diplomacy Classroom to discover the story of U.S. Minister Joel Roberts Poinsett.
Find out more »January 2021
Diplomacy Classroom: The Iran Hostages’ Homecoming
The Iran Hostage Crisis began on November 4, 1979, when 52 Americans were forcibly detained by Iranian militants until their release on January 20, 1981, for a total of 444 days in captivity. In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of their release, Diplomacy Classroom welcomes NMAD Collections Manager, Eric Duyck, who will share the story and significance of the items which bore witness to the ordeal.
Find out more »Diplomacy After Hours: Secretaries, Senators, and the Presidency
How has the road to the White House evolved since 1789? Join us for a conversation on the Secretaries of State and Senators who have run for President. The program will feature Public Historian Dr. Alison Mann, and Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate Dr. Donald Ritchie.
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