U.S. Department of State

Mission Statement

The State Department's mission is to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and foster conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the American people and people everywhere. This mission is shared with the USAID, ensuring we have a common path forward in partnership as we invest in the shared security and prosperity that will ultimately better prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow. Organization Chart»

Statutory Authority

There shall be at the seat of government an executive department to be known as the "Department of State," and a Secretary of State, who shall be the head thereof. More»