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.
Live Now: Department Press Briefing

f16efc5c-4963-4a8b-bbf3-3cdf4b62c1ab

October 12, 2021

Dawn Verdugo uses her love of food to find common ground in many of the cultures where she works. Photo courtesy of D. Verdugo

Tags

October 2021

U.S. Department of State

The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future