Museum News
NMAD Partners with Smithsonian for Special Yemen Exhibit
On August 8, 2023, the National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) installed a special exhibit featuring a rare Yemeni artifact on loan from the Smithsonian’s…
Communication
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Spotlight on Diplomacy
Tangier Old Legation: America's First Diplomatic Property
This Spotlight highlights the history of the Tangier American Legation is a symbol of cultural exchange between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States.
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Story of Diplomacy
The Declaration Heard ‘Round the World
The 1776 Declaration of Independence is one of the most universally well-known historical documents. American diplomats continue to promote the democratic values enshrined in its…
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Story of Diplomacy
Avraham Rabby: How a Disability Rights Advocate Opened the Door for Blind Diplomats
Avraham Rabby was a lifelong advocate for the rights of those with disabilities, particularly vision loss. Rabby was completely blind, having lost his sight as…
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Guidebook for Blind Job Seekers
Avraham (Rami) Rabby was a lifelong advocate for the rights of those with disabilities, particularly vision loss. He was completely blind, having lost his sight as a child due to detached retinas. He also served as a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service for 17 years, a job he had to fight…
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Avraham Rabby’s Business Cards
These business cards belonged to Avraham (Rami) Rabby, who was a lifelong advocate for the rights of those with disabilities, particularly vision loss. He was completely blind, having lost his sight as a child due to detached retinas. He also served as a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service for 17 years,…
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Diplomatic Courier Pouch
Diplomatic Couriers safely and securely deliver classified messages and material to U.S. embassies and consulates around the world. This leather courier pouch from the early 20th century in the National Museum of American Diplomacy’s collection was used by diplomatic couriers to securely transport diplomatic materials. Retired couriers who were consulted when the…
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Diplomatic Courier’s Overnight Bag
U.S. Diplomatic Couriers are some of the most traveled people in the world. They’re responsible for ensuring that classified materials are safely and securely transported across international borders. Without their hard work, U.S. missions and consulates couldn’t function. Few objects in our collection illustrate the breadth and frequency of a diplomatic courier’s…
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What Is Negotiation?
Negotiations are how diplomats from different countries find solutions to, or compromise on, contested issues. Negotiating is a vital skill that leaders within the State…
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What Is Counterterrorism?
Preventing terrorism in the United States and across the world is a key objective for the U.S. Department of State. Counterterrorism and countering violent extremism…
