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  2. Artifacts from the history of American Diplomacy such as these clothes help us uncover, elevate, and preserve the stories of those who have helped shape the world we live in. Browse more of our collection through the link below (5/5)

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  3. John would donate the clothes he had worn throughout his captivity to us, calling them “just a bunch of old clothes.” His trousers, shirt, cardigan, and sandals stand as a testament to the professionalism and dedication of the U.S. Foreign Service. (4/5)

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  4. The U.S. government made various attempts at negotiating the terms of the hostages’ release. Algerian negotiators, working as the intermediary between Iran and the US, met with John in December 1980. The hostages would finally be released on January 20, 1981. (3/5)

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  5. U.S. Embassy political officer John Limbert had arrived in Iran in August. Throughout his captivity, he remained an unflinching optimist. “I used what I knew about Iranian social norms, courtesies, and culture to find a way to work with my captors.” (3/5)

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  6. Throughout that time, American hostages were not allowed to retrieve personal belongings, meaning they had to wear the same clothes they were wearing at the time of the takeover. Their shoes were taken away from them, and they were issued sandals by their captors. (2/5)

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  7. On November 4, 1979, Iranian student militants scaled the walls of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, seized control, and forcibly detained American staff. Ultimately, 52 Americans would be held hostage by the Iranians for 444 days. (1/5)

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  8. Today at 1:00pm EDT, join us and for a special Diplomacy Classroom! We’ll explore the firsthand experiences of America’s diplomats who worked to mount a response to the COVID-19 Crisis. Learn more and tune in⬇️📺

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  9. Join the and at 1:00 PM EDT on September 22 for a special Diplomacy Classroom! They’ll explore the firsthand experiences of U.S. diplomats confronting the COVID-19 pandemic overseas. Participate here:

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  10. How do American diplomats affect the World? For , we remember the career of legendary peacemaker and diplomat Ralph Bunche. He helped mediate the end of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Learn more⬇️

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  11. Help Diplomacy come alive! Support the National Museum of American Diplomacy through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)! For the first time, our philanthropic partner the is participating in the CFC. Learn more ⬇️

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  12. Join us and TOMORROW, September 22 at 1:00pm EDT for a special Diplomacy Classroom! We’ll explore the firsthand experiences of America’s diplomats who worked to mount a response to the COVID-19 Crisis.

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  13. (1/2) On International Day of Peace, we’re remembering one of ’s and remarkable peacemakers, Ralph Bunche. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work negotiating a cease-fire between the new state of Israel and Arab nations in the region.

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  14. If you or someone you know has an artifact like this, please consider donating it to our museum and helping us share your story with the world. Learn more here. (9/9)

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  15. Ambassador Bushnell never intended for this suit to have historical significance, but it helps highlight her unique story and experience, which, when told alongside other stories, helps us share the history of diplomacy from those who shaped it. (8/9)

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  16. Ambassador Bushnell was wearing this green suit to the meeting at the time of the attack. Still visible on the suit are her bloodstains from the head injury she sustained. (7/9)

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  17. When the explosion hit, everyone in the meeting was blown to the floor and injured by glass and debris. U.S. Commercial Officer Riz Khaliq assisted Ambassador Bushnell down several flights of stairs and out of the building. (6/9)

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  18. At the time of the bombing, U.S. Ambassador Prudence Bushnell was meeting with the Kenyan Minister of Commerce in the high-rise bank building across from the embassy’s rear parking lot. (5/9)

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  19. At U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the force of the blast propelled a filled water tanker over three stories into the air, crashing into the chancery building. Eleven people were killed and over 85 people injured. (4/9)

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  20. At U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya, the explosion reduced the interior of the five-story reinforced concrete chancery to rubble. Over 200 people were killed and an estimated 4,000 wounded. (3/9)

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