An official website of the United States Government Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Patti-Morton-receiving-Meritorius-Honor-Awd-from-Amb-Cohen-in-Kinshasa-alt-shot-1024×785

September 10, 2020

Earlier in her career before becoming a special agent, Patti Morton, pictured right, is presented with a Meritorious Step Increase award by the Chief of Mission in Kinshasa, 1968. (Collection of the National Museum of American Diplomacy)

Tags

Bureau of Diplomatic Security

U.S. Department of State

The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future