National Museum of American Diplomacy

To celebrate all of the exciting exhibits we hosted over the past couple of months, NMAD welcomed our wonderful visitors into the space to explore what has been on display. From the sculptures of “Treaties on De-Fences” to the original North Atlantic Treaty to Secretary Albright’s “Read My Pins” collection, the Fall Open House showcased a multitude of moments in American diplomacy.?

Last week, NMAD celebrated the closing of “Treaties on De-Fences” with a closing lecture by the exhibit’s artist, Jorge Otero-Pailos. This summer, we were honored to host the art installation for our visitors to explore! Check out some photos from the evening, which capture remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Sharon Hudson-Dean and a special appearance from Norwegian Ambassador-Designate to the United States, Anniken Huitfeldt.?

Last week, NMAD celebrated the installation of the “Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection” exhibit with friends and family of Secretary Albright. The event featured a special jazz performance and remarks from Acting Under Secretary of State Lee Satterfield and Secretary Albright’s daughter, Katie Albright. To honor the late Secretary and her passion for pin diplomacy, some guests even arrived wearing their favorite brooch. A sincere thank you to Elaine Shocas, Jacob Freedman, and the Albright family for their collaboration on this exhibit. We are honored to display this exhibit and honor Secretary Albright’s service. Check out some of the highlights from the evening.

Join NMAD on September 19th for a closing lecture by artist and preservation architect Jorge Otero-Pailos as he delves into the creative process and historical significance of the artworks presented in his exhibit, Treaties on De-Fences, currently on view at the National Museum of American Diplomacy. RSVP by September 13: https://lnkd.in/dRButBU6

Madeleine Albright’s iconic pin collection is officially here. Our new “Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection” exhibit includes a selection of more than 60 pins that Secretary of State Madeleine Albright wore before, during, and after her diplomatic career. After traveling to 22 museums and presidential libraries from 2009-2018, the collection finds its permanent home here at NMAD. Find out how you can visit the exhibit: https://lnkd.in/dw7kP6sq

Are you interested in bringing the world into your classroom? Do you want to inspire your students to be globally engaged? The National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) is here to help with our fall virtual teacher workshops! In the one-hour session, we will share how to introduce and incorporate diplomacy and global perspectives into your curriculum with our video products, classroom activities, lessons, an online interactive, and our highly popular diplomacy simulation program. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edTua5FJ?

This week at NMAD, we celebrated #DisabilityPrideMonth with our American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow, Dr. Taylor Livingston! Dr. Livingston led a lecture and discussion on the history and intersections of the polio epidemic, the disability pride movement, and vaccine diplomacy. Check out the highlights of the event!?

Streets abandoned, movie theaters closed, empty playgrounds, and hospitals overrun. It’s not March 2020; it's 1952, and the largest polio outbreak in history has shut down American cities. Poliomyelitis, the virus causing paralysis, instilled more fear in Americans than the looming threat of nuclear war with the Soviet Union. With no cure in sight, scientists struggled to contain its spread. Join NMAD on July 17th from 12:15 to 1:15 pm EDT for a discussion on the intersections of polio, disability rights, and diplomacy. NMAD AAAS Fellow Dr. Taylor Livingston will explore the origins of vaccine diplomacy through the stories of two polio survivors: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Judy Heumann. RSVP by July 12: https://lnkd.in/eP4ndSWE

Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day when nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, and changed the course of World War II. Among those soldiers was Karl F. Mautner. Learn how this Jewish Austrian became a U.S. soldier, U.S. citizen, and then a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. The National Museum of American Diplomacy tells the remarkable story. https://lnkd.in/eNaSWq-y

This week, NMAD and Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE) celebrated the installation of “Treaties on De-Fences” with a panel discussion with artist Jorge Otero-Pailos and author David B. Peterson, moderated by Eugene Robinson, Associate Editor of the Washington Post. Did you miss out on the event? Stay tuned for upcoming open house viewings of the exhibit! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evu6-yp5?