Lesson Plan
History Through the Lens of Diplomacy: From Saigon to Hanoi
This lesson engages students in a critical analysis of U.S.-Vietnam relations, exploring changes over time as well as diplomacy's key role in post-conflict reconciliation.
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Saigon, 1975: Object Gallery Walk
By engaging with tangible objects, students will develop a deeper understanding of diplomacy's role in international relations.
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Unpacking the Tools of Diplomacy
At its core, diplomacy is about communication, compromise, and finding solutions everyone can agree on. And on a global scale, it’s what keeps countries talking…
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Monroe Doctrine 101
In this lesson, students step into the shoes of a historical figure and write a composition on how people, nations, and governments responded to the Monroe Doctrine.
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Public Program
PEPFAR and Global Health Diplomacy in South Africa
In honor of World AIDS Day, join us for a conversation about the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief’s (PEPFAR) implementation in South Africa.
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The Diplomat’s Dilemma: Diplomacy Beyond the Berlin Wall
In this lesson, students will develop cultural diplomacy strategies to engage with people living on the other side of the Berlin Wall, understanding the vital role of diplomacy in overcoming barriers.
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Crafting Connections: Designing a Diplomatic Pin
Taking inspiration from Secretary Albright’s pin collection, students design their own pin depicting their stance on a current event or issue.
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Mechanical Sewing Machine
In 2007, the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia distributed 1,200 sewing machines, like this one, to Muslim communities across the country. The sewing machines were part of the State Department’s “Shared Futures” initiative. They were used to establish micro-enterprise centers to help individuals and families become more financially self-sufficient.
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Kerosene Slide & Film Projector
This kerosene-powered projector from the U.S. Embassy in Singapore is an unusual device dating to the 1950s. It was used by diplomats, particularly those focused on public diplomacy efforts, to show slides or film strips to groups of people in areas with limited or no electricity.
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USAID Chlorine Dispenser
Reliable access to safe water saves lives, improves livelihoods, and makes communities more resilient. This is an example of a chlorine dispenser from a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) program called “Dispensers for Safe Water”. The program provides access to safe water to four million people living in rural communities in…
