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Rescue of American Diplomats from Iran: "Argo" and the Canadian Six
Joe and Kathleen Stafford were a young couple just starting out in their careers serving the United States in 1979. The Staffords were trained in…
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“Tie a Yellow Ribbon:” The Origin of the National Response to the Iran Hostage Crisis
In November 1979, 52 Americans in the U.S. Embassy in Tehran were taken hostage by Iranian students. Everyone, from the most junior staff members to…
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The Great Seal
The Great Seal of the United States is a unique symbol of our country and national identity. Only one authorized Great Seal is in official…
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Piracy and Passports: How American merchants protected themselves from capture and enslavement
May 13 marks the 218th anniversary of President Thomas Jefferson ordering U.S. naval vessels to stop Barbary interference with American trade in the Mediterranean. Jefferson’s…
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Public Program
Wunderbar Together: A Year-Long Celebration of German-American Friendship
In October, Germany kicked off Wunderbar Together, a major, year-long initiative to celebrate the Year of German-American Friendship. NMAD celebrated this initiative with a panel discussion
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Damaged Great Seals from U.S. Diplomatic Missions
These Great Seals were damaged during attacks on U.S. diplomatic missions. They are physical reminders of the dangers that Diplomatic Security Service special agents and…
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What Is Foreign Policy?
Foreign policy is how a country uses different strategies to guide its relationships with other countries and international organizations. This means that foreign policy is…
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What Are Embassies, Consulates, and Missions?
Embassies, consulates, and missions are the places where U.S. government representatives serve in foreign countries. Embassies serve as the headquarters for the State Department and…
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NMAD Commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day with Screening of "50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus"
NMAD commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day with the Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues. For the commemoration, NMAD hosted a screening and discussion with high school students featuring the documentary, "50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus."
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How does the U.S. Department of State engage American youth?
The U.S. Department of State has a deep interest in educating and involving today’s students—the leaders and diplomats of tomorrow. Because of this, it has…
