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The State Department has a rich history that dates back to 1882 when it was established as the Department of State and the Army and Navy in Washington, D. C

Background imageState Department Collection: Department of State and the Army and Navy, Washington DC, 1882

Department of State and the Army and Navy, Washington DC, 1882
New building for the Departments of State, Army, and Navy (later called the Executive Office Building), Washington DC, 1882. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageState Department Collection: Flags - British And French Flags On State Department. Visit of Allied Commission, 1917

Flags - British And French Flags On State Department. Visit of Allied Commission, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Flags - British And French Flags On State Department. Visit of Allied Commission, 1917. The flag in the centre is either Cuba or Puerto Rico

Background imageState Department Collection: People Entering State Department, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing

People Entering State Department, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. People Entering State Department
People Entering State Department, 1917 or 1918

Background imageState Department Collection: Doorkeeper at State Dept, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Doorkeeper at State Dept

Doorkeeper at State Dept, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Doorkeeper at State Dept
Doorkeeper at State Dept, between 1910 and 1920. African American man in government building, Washington, D.C

Background imageState Department Collection: Allied Commission To U.S - Allied Flags On State Department, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Allied Commission To U.S - Allied Flags On State Department, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Commission To U.S - Allied Flags On State Department, 1917. First World War: French, US and British flags on government building, Washington, DC

Background imageState Department Collection: Red Cross vehicle at State Department, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Red Cross vehicle at State Department, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross vehicle at State Department, between 1916 and 1918. Outside the State, War, and Navy Building (renamed the Eisenhower Executive Office Building), Washington, D.C

Background imageState Department Collection: Red Cross vehicle at State Department, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Red Cross vehicle at State Department, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross vehicle at State Department, between 1916 and 1918. Outside the State, War, and Navy Building (renamed the Eisenhower Executive Office Building), Washington, D.C

Background imageState Department Collection: Examining pass at State Department Building, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Examining pass at State Department Building, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Examining pass at State Department Building, between 1913 and 1918. Security in Washington, DC

Background imageState Department Collection: Examining pass at State Department Building, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Examining pass at State Department Building, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Examining pass at State Department Building, between 1913 and 1918. Security in Washington, DC

Background imageState Department Collection: Canada - Labor Delegations, British Labor Com. Garrod, H.W.; Robertson, G.D. Canadian... 1917

Canada - Labor Delegations, British Labor Com. Garrod, H.W.; Robertson, G.D. Canadian... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Canada - Labor Delegations, British Labor Com. Garrod, H.W.; Robertson, G.D. Canadian Labor Del.; Gibson, Hugh, of State Dept.; Bowerman, Charles W, M.P.; Gompers, Samuel, President, A.F. of L. 1917

Background imageState Department Collection: War Department Building at 21st and Virginia Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. ca. 1943

War Department Building at 21st and Virginia Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. ca. 1943. Creator: Unknown
War Department Building at 21st and Virginia Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. [Harrys Truman Building, completed in 1941]

Background imageState Department Collection: From Washington Monument (N. ), the White House, Treasury and State Department, Washington, U. S. A

From Washington Monument (N. ), the White House, Treasury and State Department, Washington, U. S. A
From Washington Monument (N.), the White House, Treasury and State Department, Washington, U.S.A. 1903. [Underwood & Underwood, New York, London, Toronto-Canada, Ottawa-Kansas, 1903]

Background imageState Department Collection: RACECAR: HUDSON SUPER SIX. A Hudson Super Six racecar in front of the State, Navy

RACECAR: HUDSON SUPER SIX. A Hudson Super Six racecar in front of the State, Navy and War Department in Washington D.C. c1920. Painted on the side is a statement of being the fastest car on record

Background imageState Department Collection: HIROSI SAITO (1886-1939). Japanese ambassador

HIROSI SAITO (1886-1939). Japanese ambassador. Hirosi Saito is questioned by reporters at the State Department in Washington, D.C. after the Japanese sank the U.S. Gunboat Panay, 13 December 1937

Background imageState Department Collection: State Department, (State, War & Navy Building), Washington, D. C, Government facilities

State Department, (State, War & Navy Building), Washington, D. C, Government facilities
State Department, (State, War & Navy Building), Washington, D.C, Government facilities, United States, District of Columbia, Washington (D.C.), 1900

Background imageState Department Collection: ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 2 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram

ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 2 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram in the copy made by Edward Bell of the American Embassy in London and forwarded to the U.S

Background imageState Department Collection: ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 4 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram

ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 4 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram in the copy made by Edward Bell of the American Embassy in London and forwarded to the U.S

Background imageState Department Collection: ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 3 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram

ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 3 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram in the copy made by Edward Bell of the American Embassy in London and forwarded to the U.S

Background imageState Department Collection: Poets and Writers

Poets and Writers
Granger Art on Demand Poets and Writers

Background imageState Department Collection: STATE DEPARTMENT, c1880. The United States Department of State in Washington, D. C

STATE DEPARTMENT, c1880. The United States Department of State in Washington, D. C
STATE DEPARTMENT, c1880. The United States Department of State in Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, American, late 1870s


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The State Department has a rich history that dates back to 1882 when it was established as the Department of State and the Army and Navy in Washington, D. C. The War Department Building at 21st and Virginia Avenue, N. W. Served as its headquarters during World War II in 1943. From the iconic Washington Monument (N. ), one can catch a glimpse of the White House, Treasury, and State Department, showcasing their significance in shaping U. S. A's diplomacy. In more recent times, notable figures have graced the halls of the State Department. Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin delivered inspiring remarks at a reception held at the prestigious U. S. Diplomacy Center in Washington, D. C. , highlighting how space exploration transcends borders. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has been actively engaging with world leaders to foster international relations. His arrival in Prague, Czech Republic on August 11th, 2020 demonstrated his commitment to strengthening ties between nations. During significant events like Vice President Pence's presence alongside Secretary Pompeo and his family while watching important proceedings unfold within the department signifies its importance on both national and personal levels. Former Secretary of State John Kerry addressed pressing matters from Boston through press conferences that showcased transparency while connecting with citizens across America. Secretary Pompeo also took time out of his busy schedule to meet local leaders in Des Moines, Iowa on July 17th this year - emphasizing grassroots diplomacy as an essential aspect of foreign policy implementation. International collaborations are crucial for global stability; therefore Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signing guest books before participating in working dinners hosted by U. S officials highlights diplomatic efforts made by both countries towards mutual goals. Deputy Secretary Antony "Tony" Blinken played a pivotal role by delivering impactful remarks at the new U. S Embassy Port-au-Prince located in Haiti - symbolizing continued support for rebuilding efforts after natural disasters struck this resilient nation. Even astronauts have found themselves involved with the State Department.