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Martin Van Buren served as the 10th U.S. Secretary of State from 1829-1831. Following his tenure as Secretary, Van Buren was elected Vice President under Jackson (1833-1837) and then was elected President, serving until 1841. His accomplishments as Secretary of State include a settlement with Great Britain to allow trade with the…
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On the night of President Lincoln’s assassination, John Wilkes Booth’s co-conspirators attempted to assassinate Vice President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State William Seward. The co-conspirators’ attempts failed. In the case of Secretary Seward, this was thanks to the actions of George Robinson, a soldier detailed to guard Seward. In 1871 the…
Public Program
How has the road to the White House evolved since 1789? Join us for a conversation on the Secretaries of State and Senators who have run for President. The program will feature Public Historian Dr. Alison Mann, and Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate Dr. Donald Ritchie.
Public Program
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…
Spotlight on Diplomacy
This Spotlight highlights the history of Camp David, a historic presidential retreat and international meeting site, particularly known as the location of the Camp David Accords negotiations.
Story of Diplomacy
In the early years of the Republic, the Secretary of State cabinet position appeared to be a stepping stone to the presidency. This pattern began…
Story of Diplomacy
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…
Story of Diplomacy
Throughout her many years of diplomatic service, Ambassador Jean Wilkowski demonstrated leadership, vision, and courage, whether serving in a temporary position that opened opportunities for women during World War II, to being at the highest levels of American diplomatic representation in Central America and Africa. Her career is an inspiring story.
Story of Diplomacy
The first female Diplomatic Security agent, Patti Morton was very aware of the legacy she would leave for women.
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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…
