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Public Program
Join Joe Baker and Hadrien Coumans of the Lenape Center and Nicholas A. Robinson of Pace University to explore the 1778 Treaty of Fort Pitt and the enduring legacy of Lenape–U.S. relations.
Public Program
Join NMAD Historian Dr. Alison Mann to explore the Treaty of Paris, and John Adams’s contributions to the diplomatic team alongside Benjamin Franklin and John Jay.
Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will explore the reasons for bilateral and multilateral diplomatic relations and their importance in advancing America's interests abroad.
Activity
In this activity, students will analyze a global issue and formulate a diplomatic strategy to address the issue.
Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students explore the role of the Office of the Geographer and Global Issues (GGI) within the U.S. State Department, gaining insight into how geography is applied to address global challenges.
In celebration of Freedom 250, the revolutionary stories of the diplomats that helped secure the independence of America will be highlighted in NMAD’s upcoming exhibition Among the Powers of Earth. The exhibition will open to the public October 1, 2026.
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The Great Seal of the United States is America’s symbol and signature. It appears on official documents, such as treaties and passports, as well as everyday American items like the one-dollar bill. During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress formed a committee to choose a design for the new nation’s seal. Charles…
Lesson Plan
Through the treaty writing activity, students will have a deeper appreciation for the complexity of diplomacy and the critical importance of communication, negotiation, and compromise in shaping the course of history.
Activity
Students will compare international Declarations of Independence with the U.S. Declaration, noting similarities and differences in content and style.
Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will craft and propose an economic plan they believe will best support the growth of the newly independent U.S.
