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Universal Bridge

U.S. champion fireknife dancers raise awareness, build connections

U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) Judith Garber and ROC Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works Permanent Secretary Stavros Michael sign a five-year Agreement on Cultural Heritage Protection at the Cyprus Museum, June 14, 2022. Photo by Jessie Bryson

Bilateral agreement expands cultural heritage protection in Cyprus

The Hispanic Employee Council of Foreign Affairs Agencies hosted a cultural event featuring various performers in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Oct. 12, 2018. State Department photo

Engaged Organization

Arab-American members of the Foreign Affairs Agencies Board meet with USAID Administrator Samantha Power (top row, second from left) to reflect on diversity, equity, inclusion, and Arab-Americans in public service, Oct. 30, 2021. Photo courtesy of Arab Americans in Foreign Affairs Agencies

AAIFAA highlights Arab-Americans in government during National Arab American Heritage Month

Exhibiting History

U.S. demonstrates respect for cultural heritage protection in Nepal

Hispanic Employee Council of Foreign Affairs Agencies board members Isabel Romero (top left), Harold Jahnsen (top second from left), and Camelia Valldejuly (top third from left) speak to students during a networking event during Hispanic Heritage Month, Oct. 14. Photo by Isabel Romero

HECFAA highlights role of Hispanics in diplomacy

Department highlights employees for Hispanic Heritage Month

The Old Tangier Legation in Morocco was gifted to the United States on May 17, 1821 from Sultan Moulay Suliman as a token of appreciation for the Moroccan-American Treaty of Friendship that had been signed in 1786. In 1777, Morocco was the first country whose head of state recognized the newly independent United States. The Legation was added to the U.S. National Register in 1981 and was made a National Historic Landmark in 1982. Photo by saiko3p

Preserving America’s Cultural Heritage