The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. Hillary Rodham Clinton is the Secretary of State-designate.
The U.S. Department of State has many important leaders. Meet some of these leaders to see how they became important diplomats.
The Secretary's Hometown Diplomats Program encourages diplomats to volunteer their time while returning to their hometown. Diplomats visit local organizations, schools, and colleges. Will someone be visiting your town soon?
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a diplomat's son or daughter? Discover what it's like from diplomats' children themselves!
The U.S.Department of State is led by the Secretary of State. Although headquartered in Washington, DC, the Department's embassies span the world in more than 190 countries. The diplomats who work in these embassies come from all over the United States and represent a variety of backgrounds. Can you see yourself as a diplomat someday?
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