Diplomatic Reception Rooms
A collection of museum-caliber American furnishings of the period 1750-1825 grace the Department's Diplomatic Reception Rooms. The furnishings, donated by public-spirited citizens, foundations, and corporations, create a stunning setting where the Secretary of State, the Vice President, and Members of the Cabinet entertain the leaders of the world as well as foreign and American dignitaries.

State Magazine Office of the Month: Recruitment, Examination and Employment
Read about how the Diplomatic Readiness Initiative catapulted REE to the forefront of the recruitment and hiring competition for America's “best and brightest.” full story
 
Do you know...
What are the State Department's four main policy goals? How many countries the U.S. maintains diplomatic relations with?  Find the answers to these questions and much more in "Diplomacy: The U.S. Department of State at Work."