Cold War Diplomacy (1945-1991)

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    Cold War Diplomacy

    After World War II, the United States entered what was known as a “Cold War” with the Soviet Union, their allies, and other communist nations. This period included open conflict as well as global political, ideological, and economic rivalry. To combat the influence and spread of communism around the world, the United…

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    “Soviet World Outlook” Booklet

    This booklet was a resource utilized by staff of the interagency committee called the Active Measures Working Group, which began work at the Department of State in the early 1980s. The Working Group was devoted to analyses of and responses to Soviet disinformation campaigns aimed at discrediting or weakening the United States…

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    NMAD Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Tet Offensive

    January 30, 2018

    In Person

    To commemorate the recent 50th anniversary of the Tet Offensive in Vietnam on January 30, the National Museum of American Diplomacy hosted a panel of eye witnesses — including retired diplomats and a former journalist — as well as a military historian to take us back to the night of the attack.

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    Iran Hostage Blindfold

    This piece of cloth was fashioned into a blindfold and used on U.S. diplomat Robert Blucker, who was serving at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in 1979 as an Economic Officer. Blucker was one of 52 who were ultimately held hostage for 444 days, in what became known as the Iran Hostage…

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    A Window into American Soft Power in Rural Vietnam

    October 18, 2017

    In Person

    The National Museum of American Diplomacy was pleased to host an event featuring up-close and personal stories of diplomacy on October 18: A Window into American Soft Power in Rural Vietnam, 1962-1964.

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    Bugged Brick from U.S. Embassy Moscow

    Throughout the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in espionage against one another in the hope of gathering information that could give them some sort of advantage in the relationship, or if a direct military confrontation ever occurred. Efforts to eavesdrop inside secure embassies, or on diplomatic personnel…

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    Ambassador Satch Record Album

    During the height of the Cold War, the State Department used music to bridge gaps and ease tensions. American Jazz Ambassadors, including Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, and Billie Holiday, traveled the world representing the United States. Voice of America radio also brought their music to millions…

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    Ambassador Dubs' Letter to his Daughter

    Adolph “Spike” Dubs was a career Foreign Service Officer. In 1973-74 he served as charge d’affaires at Embassy Moscow, and in 1978 he was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan. On February 14, 1979, Ambassador Dubs and his driver were abducted by armed militants posing as police. Afghan and accompanying Soviet officials hastily…

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    Edward Dudley's Diplomatic Passport

    In 1948, President Harry S. Truman sent Edward R. Dudley to Liberia as U.S. Envoy and Minister. Upon elevation of the Mission in Liberia to a full U.S. Embassy in 1949, Dudley was promoted to the rank of Ambassador. With that, Ambassador Dudley became the first black Ambassador in U.S. history. Issued…