Following the Allied victory in World War II, Germany faced a long road to reconstruction. The war took the lives…
Some Like it Hot — U.S. Diplomats Negotiate Spicy Foreign Foods
The chemical compound capsaicin is responsible for the spice and heat in spicy dishes. While particular plants, peppers, and vegetables…
Food for Thought: A Woman in African Agricultural Development
In 2003, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated up to $650 million worth of food aid to…
Idaho
Contributions by Idahoans in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Idaho have made important contributions to America’s…
Bushels and Bales
Bushels and Bales: A Food Soldier in the Cold War covers Howard Steele’s encounters with the people, problems, and opportunities…
Missouri
Contributions by Missourians in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Missouri have made important contributions to America’s…
Maryland
Contributions by Marylanders in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Maryland have made important contributions to America’s…
Indiana
Contributions by Hoosiers in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Indiana have made important contributions to America’s…
Top Moments in U.S. Diplomatic History
Top Moments in U.S. Diplomatic History Special Centennial Collection – Our core collection of over 1,000 “Moments in U.S. Diplomatic…
The Catalyst for Democracy—Portugal’s Carnation Revolution
On April 25, 1974, the Movimento das Forças Armadas (MAF), composed of Portuguese civilians and military officers, successfully overthrew the…