🇺🇸 Our Ambassadors are on the frontlines everyday sharing our American values with the world. For Independence Day, we thought you might be interested to hear how they would describe the U.S. to others, in just a few words. #independenceday#4thofjuly
The Treaty of Paris desk is where peace commissioners concluded the American Revolution, securing independence for the United States in September of 1783. It traveled recently to be part of the new TV series “Franklin”.
This week at State, we launched a new music diplomacy partnership with @youtube , hosted the first-ever policy convening on LGBTQI+ rights and foreign policy, and honored individuals working to combat human trafficking.
From yorker to four, cricket has us yearning for more. 🏏
Recently, Deputy Secretary Verma (@depsecstatemr ) and the Washington Freedom co-hosted a reception to celebrate the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup landing on our shores for the very first time.
We celebrated how more and more Americans are getting into the matches, including young cricketers whose passion and vigor for the sport inspired the Deputy Secretary to become a student of the game; @wshfreedom South African cricketer Obus Pienaar shared his experiences; and multicultural performances demonstrated the power of sports to bring people together.
Are you tuning into the @t20worldcup final this weekend? And will you watch as cricket is inaugurated as an Olympic sport at the @la28games ?
@sportsdiplomacy@icc#cricketforall#southafrica#india
State Department officials are working hard to ensure Americans have passports for travel and immigrants applying for U.S. visas receive timely assistance. Last year we issued 24 million passports for Americans, with the highest percentage of U.S.-passport holders ever.
The mission of our Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources is simple: to serve our workforce and equip the Department with the necessary tools to successfully navigate the challenges of the 21st century.
While visiting U.S. Visa and Passport facilities in New Hampshire, Deputy Secretary Richard Verma (@depsecstatemr ) spoke with officials and saw first hand how our innovative teams are streamlining operations to satisfy the high demand for U.S. passports and visas.
Deputy Secretary Verma also joined a naturalization ceremony hosted by USCIS, celebrating new Americans as they begin the next chapter of their lives as U.S. citizens. He received the Outstanding Americans by Choice award from USCIS for his professional and civic commitment to serving our country.
Continuing on to Boston, Deputy Secretary Verma joined our partner @worldboston for a discussion on National Security and met with our regional Diplomat in Residence. The State Department partners with organizations like WorldBoston to build ties between local and global communities.
We played “Guess That Song” with Assistant Secretary Lee Satterfield. 🎶🎧 Can you name these artists?
Here’s a hint... It might have something to do with our U.S. Global Music Ambassadors — the State Department’s new partnership with @youtube !
Ukrainian and American athletes are supporting one another. Ahead of this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, #TeamUSA Oksana Masters speaks about her ties to the Ukrainian Olympic and Paralympic team, exemplifying how the Olympic and Paralympic Games create positive impact for global communities through peaceful competition. #OneForAll#Paris2024
“Pride is a time to reflect on all of the accomplishments that we’ve achieved for the security and rights of LGBTQI+ people’’. - Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Jessica Stern during a #PrideMonth parade with Pride in Foreign Affairs Agencies - glifaa. #pride#lgbtqia
2024 is on track to be one of the top five warmest years on record. It’s not too late. We are helping to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C with the Global Methane Pledge. On #ShowYourStripes day, we are sharing our stripes to raise awareness about the Climate Crisis.
@emmastorchfood in Washington, DC is one example of local community support that uplifts new refugees. Through culinary skills training and job placement support, refugees are being equipped for the workforce — and a new chapter of their lives in the United States.
The United States is a world leader in refugee resettlement and we work with non-profit organizations with expertise in welcoming, resettling, and integrating refugees into U.S. communities. #refugees#worldrefugeeday#upwardmobility
On Juneteenth, marking the day the last slaves were freed in the U.S. in the aftermath of the Civil War, we reflect on our obligation to combat systemic racism. We must work together to realize the promise of freedom, liberty, and justice — for all people.
