Celebrate 100 years of the United States Foreign Service through an array of events and activities designed to honor a century of American diplomacy. This centennial anniversary is a testament to the critical role of U.S. diplomacy in shaping a more secure and prosperous global future.
Architects of Peace: The U.S Foreign Service at 100
Dive into this video tribute to the U.S. Foreign Service, honoring the diplomats who work tirelessly to sustain global stability and maintain peace. Discover the crucial yet often invisible sacrifices these professionals make in honor of their country.
Since 1924, the U.S. Foreign Service has grown from a small cadre of white male diplomats to a diverse workforce of more than 15,000 officers and specialists across six federal agencies, reflecting the expanding scope of global diplomacy and the need for expertise essential to navigating the complexities of the 21st century.
Journey through 100 years of American diplomatic history, from the founding of the modern Foreign Service and AFSA through today, in the second edition of The Voice of the Foreign Service by Harry Kopp. Get your copy now with a click!
Celebrate 100 years of the modern Foreign Service with our exclusive centennial merchandise collection. Discover sweatshirts, mugs, and hats that commemorate our 100-year legacy. Show your Foreign Service pride with every wear.
As we commemorate the centennial of the United States Foreign Service, your support is invaluable. Your donations to our charitable arm, the Fund for American Diplomacy, will bolster our yearlong series of centennial events and initiatives meant to celebrate the collective accomplishments of the Foreign Service while inspiring the next generation of diplomats.
On May 24, 1924, the Rogers Act established a professional United States Foreign Service—a distinct group of nonpartisan public servants dedicated to advancing America's interests and values abroad. Today, the Foreign Service has expanded into a global network of 16,000 professionals from every state in the nation, serving as America’s eyes and ears on the ground in more than 200 locations worldwide.
This year, we celebrate the centennial of the Foreign Service, a time to honor these committed public servants and to acknowledge their impact on American history. The year ahead also marks 100 years since the founding of the American Foreign Service Association; for the past century, we have been advocating on behalf of the Foreign Service and its people.
Join us as we commemorate these milestones through a series of events and activities meant to celebrate the importance of American diplomacy and honor those who have committed their lives to advancing peace, fostering global cooperation, and promoting the values of freedom and democracy around the world.
A Visual Chronicle of the American Foreign Service at Work
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In the century since its inception in 1924, the United States Foreign Service workforce has evolved from a small cadre of white male diplomats to a diverse workforce of more than 15,000 officers and specialists who represent all 50 states and whose work is spread across six federal agencies. This transformation reflects the broadening scope of global diplomacy, where expertise in everything from environmental policy to cybersecurity has become essential to navigating the complexities of the 21st century.
