The Foreign Service Journal, September 2004

Briand Pact. There will be audio and video clips of first-person accounts, and opportunities to relate the economic, social, educational, environmental and tax profile of each state to treaties, cultural pro- grams, sister-city programs, com- mercial pacts and other aspects of diplomacy. A theater in the Visitor Center and Museum will create an immer- sion experience for the audience, providing a sense of the commit- ment, courage and resourcefulness of those serving in the diplomatic community. Classrooms will enable the Visitor Center and Museum to pursue robust education and out- reach programs. The Visitor Center and Museum will have a dedicated area commemorating those who have fallen in the line of duty. An adjacent conference center and auditorium — a rebuilt and expand- ed East Auditorium — will feature lectures, discussions and perfor- mances. The Foreign Affairs Museum Council has already collected $1.25 million in seed money toward an esti- mated $25 million in private funds needed for the project. It is a tall order to fill, but providing a perma- nent home from which to showcase American diplomacy to the public is a concept well worth the effort. Those who would like to know more about this project and how they can help make it happen can call (202) 736- 9040 or e-mail USDC@state.gov. If we work together on this, offer- ing ideas, artifacts and funds for build- ing the exhibits, we can respond to Sen. Mathias’ directive by saying with satisfaction, “We did it.” 86 F O R E I G N S E R V I C E J O U R N A L / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 0 4 All living former Secretaries of State are honorary directors of the museum.