Stephen F. Dachi had one of the more unusual — and as it turned out, fateful — backgrounds of anyone…
The U.S. Embassy Nairobi Bombings
It was one of the most horrific events in U.S. diplomatic history. On August 7, 1998, between 10:30 and 10:40…
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Promoting American Agricultural Products in the European Market
Promoting American Agricultural Products in the European Market Ambassador Mattie R. Sharpless was born and raised in a rural community near…
Protecting U.S. Food Supplies from Invasive Pests
Protecting U.S. Food Supplies from Invasive Pests As agricultural minister-counselor in New Delhi, Allan Mustard oversaw U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Promoting American Business in Early Post-Soviet Russia
Promoting American Business In Early Post-Soviet Russia In the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union, Washington DC native…
Bushels and Bales
Bushels and Bales: A Food Soldier in the Cold War covers Howard Steele’s encounters with the people, problems, and opportunities…
Memoirs of an Agent for Change in International Development
Lu Rudel describes his unique experiences with U.S. economic aid programs during some of the most dramatic international events since…
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Diplomats provide the first line of America’s defense as they formulate and implement our country’s foreign policy. Too often, the…
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Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne Excerpts from the Foreign Affairs Oral History Project Interviewed by: Robin Matthewman Initial interview date: August…