Story of Diplomacy
The Composure and Leadership of Ambassador Aurelia Brazeal
Serving 41 years in the United States Foreign Service, Ambassador Aurelia Erskine Brazeal was the first African American woman to be appointed ambassador by three…
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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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John Limbert: Bringing Meaning to a “Bunch of Old Clothes”
Think of a historic event you personally witnessed or experienced firsthand. Do you remember what you wore? The National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) has several…
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Kate Koob: Courage and Composure
In July 1979 Kate Koob arrived as a Foreign Service Officer in Iran — a country in the throes of a massive political and social revolution. When the embassy was captured that November, Koob would be held hostage for 444 days.
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Ambassador Prudence Bushnell: A Profile in Resilience
On August 7, 1998, at 10:30 AM, U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania fell victim to coordinated and nearly simultaneous truck bombs – later linked…
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Patti Morton: The First Female Diplomatic Security Special Agent
The first female Diplomatic Security agent, Patti Morton was very aware of the legacy she would leave for women.
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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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James H. Keeley's Medal of Freedom
“The Consulate General had its windows and doors blown in or out several times, and all of us had narrow escapes, but no one was…
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"I would rather sacrifice my life": The Assassination of Ambassador Dubs
Adolph “Spike” Dubs was a career Foreign Service Officer and noted Soviet expert. From 1973-74, he served as Chargé d’Affaires at Embassy Moscow, and in…
