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Activity

Saigon, 1975: Object Gallery Walk

By engaging with tangible objects, students will develop a deeper understanding of diplomacy's role in international relations.
Activity

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…
Lesson Plan

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.
Lesson Plan

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.
Activity

Voices of the Berlin Wall: Analyzing Oral Histories

In this activity, students will analyze oral histories and see how they support, contradict, or add to their current understanding of the Berlin Wall.
Lesson Plan

A Gallery Walk of Secretary Albright’s Pins

In this lesson, students will analyze Secretary Albright’s pins and discuss the power of non-verbal communication as a tool of diplomacy.
Activity

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.
Lesson Plan

Seeing the World Differently

This lesson plan explores Avraham Rabby's advocacy for blind U.S. Foreign Service Officers, highlighting his efforts in promoting equal access for all, regardless of their disability.
Video

What is Diplomacy and How Does it Work?

Diplomacy is the art and practice of building and maintaining relationships and conducting negotiations with people using tact and mutual respect. Through a hypothetical example,…

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What Is Public Diplomacy?

The U.S. Department of State builds relationships with people and governments of other countries in many different ways. While diplomacy is often thought of as…

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