Cold War Diplomacy (1945-1991)

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    Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty's Missal

    Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty was the highest Catholic official in Hungary mid-20th century during the Soviet takeover of Hungary. He was opposed to communism and sentenced with treason. His life was in danger, and he sought and received asylum at the U.S. Embassy, Budapest on November 4, 1956. He ended up staying at…

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    Ping-Pong Paddle

    In April 1971, nine players from the U.S. Table Tennis team took a historic trip to China. Their trip was the start of what became known as “ping-pong diplomacy” and helped lay the groundwork for establishing official diplomatic relations between the United States and China. Connie Sweeris was one of the nine…

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    Diplomacy After Hours: The Power of Olympians, Paralympians, and Sports Diplomacy

    July 28, 2021

    Virtual

    ​​What role do the Olympics play in American diplomacy? NMAD discusses the diplomatic impact of our nation’s athletes and the power of sports diplomacy. The discussion will feature NMAD’s Public Historian Alison Mann, Paralympian and U.S. Department of State Sports Envoy and ECA exchange sports alumnus John Register, Dr. Damion Thomas, Curator…

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    The Legacy of Ambassador Edward J. Perkins: Reflections on Families in the Diplomatic Service

    February 24, 2021

    Virtual

    Ambassador Edward J. Perkins was a distinguished American career diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, South Africa, the United Nations, and Australia. In addition to his numerous accomplishments and trailblazing career, Ambassador Perkins was a devoted husband and father. NMAD Acting Director Dr. Jane Carpenter-Rock discussed Ambassador Perkins’ life and…

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    Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy: "Pistol Packin' Patti" Morton

    July 28, 2020

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    On July 28, 2020 NMAD partnered with the Department’s Foreign Service Institute (FSI) and Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) for a virtual panel recognizing the late Patricia “Patti” Morton (1935-2019) as a Hero of U.S. Diplomacy.