Michael Rives joined the Foreign Service in 1950 and served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Brazzaville from 1963 to…
Captive in the Congo
Back to Diplomats and Diplomacy Captive in the Congo: A Consul’s Return to the Heart of Darkness “Hoyt’s book is…
South Carolina
Contributions by South Carolinians in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in South Carolina have made important contributions…
North Carolina
Contributions by North Carolinians in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in North Carolina have made important contributions…
Minnesota
Contributions by Minnesotans in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Minnesota 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…
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…
Documentaries & Podcasts using ADST audio NHK Okinawa: ADST provided audio files of 23 interviewees to NHK Okinawa as part…
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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…
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A Trailblazing Visa to Apartheid South Africa
When Ulric Haynes joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 1964 as the desk officer for Southwest Africa, the United States…