The State Department's 42 stunning Diplomatic Reception Rooms are filled with historic American craftsmanship—like Benjamin Frothingham’s 1753 bombé desk.

As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, Secretary Rubio reflects on how our Founders approached diplomacy: relying not on European royal titles, but on classical virtue, merit, and an authentic American spirit. 

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