About: Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy

Ambassador Perez Interviews Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Honoree Elizabeth Slater

Ambassador Smith Delivers Welcome Remarks at the Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Launch Event

The Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Launch Event

Ambassadors Smith and Perez Applaud Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Honoree Elizabeth Slater

Attendees of the Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Launch Event View Artifacts from the U.S. Diplomacy Center about the 1998 East Africa Bombings

Ambassador Reeker Delivers Opening Remarks at the Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Panel on Diplomatic Officers and U.S. Consuls During World War I

Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Panel Honoring Diplomatic Officers and U.S. Consuls During World War I

Ambassador Smith Leads Moderated Panel Discussion at the Heroes Of U.S. Diplomacy Event Honoring Diplomatic Officers and U.S. Consuls During World War I

Attendees of the Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Panel Honoring Diplomats During World War I View Artifacts from the Bureau of Consular Affairs

Ambassador Akard Delivers Welcome Remarks at the Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Event Honoring Office of Foreign Missions’ Civil Servant

Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Event Honoring Office of Foreign Missions’ Civil Servant

Director Kane Delivers Opening Remarks at the Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Event at the National Museum of American Diplomacy

Panelists and Moderator at the Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Event Honoring Dr. Ralph J. Bunche

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Leads Moderated Panel Discussion at the Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Event Honoring Dr. Ralph J. Bunche

Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Event Honoring Dr. Ralph J. Bunche

Participants at the Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Event Honoring Dr. Ralph J. Bunche

Attendees at the Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Event Honoring Dr. Ralph J. Bunche

The “Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy” initiative launched in September 2019. This initiative highlights the stories of modern-day “Heroes Among Us,” alongside heroes from our Department’s rich history. These heroes have displayed sound policy judgment, as well as intellectual, moral and physical courage while advancing the Department of State’s mission, or elevating U.S. diplomacy.

With support from the Una Chapman Cox Foundation, this initiative will include Department of State remarks and panel discussions, programming around the country, and other videos, podcasts, reading lists, and exhibits to tell these Heroes’ stories. New Heroes are announced on a semi-monthly basis.

It is our hope that the Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy initiative will raise awareness about diplomacy as an instrument to advance the interests of the American people at home and around the world. This initiative will also educate current and future Department of State employees about the shared history for all foreign affairs professionals.

The Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy Steering Committee, comprised of senior Department officials, established the eligibility and criteria befitting of the Hero designation. Nominees must be affiliated with the Department of State as current or former Civil Servants, Foreign Service Generalists or Specialists, non-career appointees, Eligible Family Members, or Locally Employed Staff. To allow for historic perspective, the actions and accomplishments for which they are being recognized must have occurred at least five years prior to their nomination.

For updates and continual coverage, visit www.state.gov/HeroesofUSDiplomacy/ and follow the hashtag #HeroesofUSDiplomacy on social media. For general inquiries, please send your message to HeroesOfDiplomacy@state.gov.

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