Early State
Who was the first Secretary of State
Thomas Jefferson
The number of Department of State employees worldwide (within 5000)
77,012
OBO stands for
Overseas Buildings Operations
On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world is the Department's
Vision Statement
Administration
Management(M)
The year the executive branch known today as the Department of State was established
July 27, 1789
This is the largest United States embassy in the world
Baghdad
DRL stands for
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
The U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity is the Department's
Mission Statement
Near Eastern Affairs
Political Affairs(P)
The original name for what is now known as the Department of State
Department of Foreign Affairs
These are two of the four nations the United States does not have diplomatic relations with
Iran, Bhutan, North Korea, Syria
ISN stands for
International Security and Nonproliferation
"I am a champion of American diplomacy." and "I act with uncompromising personal and professional integrity." are both part of the Department's
Professional Ethos
Population, Refugees, and Migration
Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights (J)
The XYZ Affair
Number of United States embassies throughout the world (Within 10)
163
STAS stands for
Office of the Science and Technology Advisor to the Secratary
These are 4 of the 13 dimensions sought after in the Department's Foreign Service Officers
Composure, Initiative & Leadership, Experience & Motivation, Cultural Adaptability, Judgement, Objectivity/Integrity, Information Integration & Analysis, Oral Communication, Planning & Organizing, Resourcefulness, Working with Others, Written Communication, Quantitative Analysis
Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Economic Growth, Energy and Environment (E)