U.s. Department Of State

Welcome, esteemed travelers and scholars, to the Harry S. Truman Building, the distinguished headquarters of the United States Department of State. …

We begin our exploration at the contemporary threshold of the complex, standing before the modern 21st Street entrance. Here, you are greeted by the striking glass architecture of the U.S. …

As we walk along the perimeter, carefully inspect the heavy, imposing masonry of the original building's exterior. Pause here and direct your attention down toward the foundational stonework. …

Step into the hushed atmosphere of the historic lobby, the very heart of the original 1940 building. Notice the distinct shift in acoustics; the high ceilings and polished stone floors amplify the steady rhythm of footsteps,…

As we walk further along the vast complex, moving toward the intersection of 21st and 23rd Streets, we approach the immense footprint of the late 1950s expansion. It is a staggering architectural reality that the State Department…

We now stand before the grand facade on C Street, the location of the official Diplomatic Entrance. This specific threshold is the true modern face of the State Department. …

Welcome to the hushed, deeply significant space of the State Department’s primary assembly hall, now officially known as the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Named in honor of the towering Secretary of State who helped design the Truman…

We conclude our specific building tour by returning to the vicinity of the Diplomacy Center on 21st Street, moving deep into the climate-controlled archives that house the National Museum of American Diplomacy's collection…

As our comprehensive exploration of the Harry S. Truman Building comes to a close, take a moment to stand back and survey the sheer, staggering magnitude of the Foggy Bottom campus. …