Public Program
60 Years of the State Department Operations Center: On the Front Lines of History
NMAD hosts a discussion about the State Department’s 24/7 crisis communication hub, the Operations Center.
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Diplomacy After Hours: Representing America to the World: Asian American & Pacific Islander Contributions to Diplomacy
Join us for a discussion on the contributions of Asian American & Pacific Islander diplomats to American diplomacy. We will explore the lives and service of three Asian Americans: Ambassador Don Yamamoto, current U.S. Ambassador to Somalia; Boa Lee, Foreign Service Officer and daughter of Hmong refugees; and Dr. Sammy Lee, a…
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Diplomacy After Hours: The 25th Anniversary of the Dayton Accords
2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Accords, a historic diplomatic achievement negotiated in Dayton, Ohio that ended the war in Bosnia. Join us for a conversation between NMAD Director Mary Kane, NMAD Public Historian Dr. Alison Mann, Dayton City Commissioner Matt Joseph, and Ambassador Christopher Hill as they discuss their…
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The Legacy of Ambassador Edward J. Perkins: Reflections on Families in the Diplomatic Service
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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Collection Highlights
Constance Harvey, the Medal of Freedom, and the Bravery of a Diplomat in World War II
Being a diplomat can mean putting yourself at risk, especially in times of violence or war. Diplomats may help evacuate their nation’s citizens from dangerous…
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Collection Highlights
Preserving the Memories and Mementos of September 11, 2001
On September 11, 2001, the world saw the horrifying terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Many people worldwide rushed to American embassies to deliver…
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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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Story of Diplomacy
The Fall of Saigon (1975): The Bravery of American Diplomats and Refugees
On April 30, 1975, the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese Army, effectively ending the Vietnam War. In the days before, U.S. forces evacuated thousands of Americans and South Vietnamese. American diplomats were on the frontlines, organizing what would be the most ambitious helicopter evacuation in history.
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Story of Diplomacy
“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…
