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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The 1776 Declaration of Independence is one of the most universally well-known historical documents.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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Facing Diplomacy
Explore this story collectionProfiling stories of diverse figures in American diplomacy
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Her Diplomacy
Explore this story collectionCelebrate and honor women who have made vital contributions to our nation, but whose stories remain largely unknown. Her Diplomacy honors these trailblazing women and brings their stories to the public.
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Bringing Americans Home: Diplomats on the Front Lines of COVID-19
Explore this story collectionOur nation's diplomats served as first responders as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe. This global response included the repatriation of thousands of people.
Read Kate Koob's StoryI felt from the very beginning that I would go free. I didn’t know whether it was going to be five days, five months, or fifteen years, but I was pretty sure I was going to walk away from the place.
Foreign Service Officer Kate Koob reflecting upon her time as a hostage in Iran
Read Ambassador Terence A. Todman's StoryWhat I have insisted all along, and I continue to insist, is that Foreign Service officers, whoever they are, should have the opportunity and the possibility to serve anywhere in the world.
U.S. Ambassador Terence A. Todman
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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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Race, Citizenship, and Red Scares: Robert Robinson and Foreign Service Officer Bill Davis
When U.S. citizens travel abroad with their official documents, like visas and passports, they expect to be able to travel freely. And they also expect…
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How Secretary Albright Advocated to Expand NATO
Secretary Madeleine Albright was a trailblazer as the first woman Secretary of State. One of her most significant accomplishments was helping to expand NATO to include more countries in the 1990s. Why was expanding NATO so important to global security? And what role did Secretary Albright play in achieving this diplomatic milestone?
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1778 Treaty of Fort Pitt: U.S. Treaty-Making with the Lenape Nation
During the Revolutionary War, one of the United States’ earliest treaties was with the Lenape (Delaware) nation aimed at building an alliance against the British:…
