Story of Diplomacy
Carl T. Rowan: From Journalist to Diplomat
The path to becoming a diplomat is not always obvious. For Carl T. Rowan, he paved his path with his storytelling. His many articles on…
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The Diplomatic Career of Frederick Douglass
“One of the duties of a minister in a foreign land is to cultivate good social, as well as civil relations, with the people and…
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Sarah Parker Remond: Citizen Diplomacy and the Emancipation Proclamation as Foreign Policy
When the Civil War erupted in April of 1861, President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward’s official reason for the war was to…
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Diplomacy Classroom: Holocaust Survivors’ Legacies and Preserving the Past
In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, NMAD was joined by Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Ellen Germain and NMAD’s Collections Manager Eric Duyck for…
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The Trent Affair: Diplomacy, Britain, and the American Civil War
In 1861, as the Civil War was beginning at home, U.S. diplomats faced a unique dilemma. The United States needed to maintain relationships abroad. At…
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Diplomacy Classroom: The Barbary Pirates Hostage Crisis
One of the United States’ first international crises occurred in 1793 when North African Barbary corsairs captured eleven American ships and over 100 citizens. NMAD’s…
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Diplomacy Classroom: The 1898 Spanish-American Conflict
While often overlooked, the Spanish-American Conflict of 1898 was a major turning point in American diplomatic history and American history more broadly. NMAD welcomed Matt…
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Diplomacy Classroom: Consequences of the Suez Canal Crisis of 1956
As one of the world’s most heavily used waterways, the Suez Canal holds an important role in the current and historical political climate. NMAD welcomed…
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The Kellogg-Briand Pact: The Aspiration for Global Peace and Security
August 27, 2021 marks 93 years since the signing of the Kellogg-Briand Pact. The United States and France drafted the treaty, officially known as the…
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Diplomacy Classroom: Camp David Accords
An important venue in diplomatic history, Camp David has housed many global leaders and diplomatic negotiations since its construction in 1938. NMAD Public Historian Dr.…
