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From left to right: Jonathan Shrier, Susan Benda, and Mark Mishkin each share their families' experiences and how those have impacted their commitment to public service. [Photos courtesy of Jonathan, Susan, and Mark]

U.S. Department of State

The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future