Rex Tillerson, shown here visiting Capitol Hill in 2011, is confirmed as the 69th secretary of state. (© AP Images)

Learn about Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

From ShareAmerica . Rex Tillerson, a globe-trotting oil executive and engineer, is the new U.S. secretary of state and chief foreign affairs adviser to President Trump. He was confirmed February 1 as the 69th secretary of state, a position first held by Thomas Jefferson and most recently by John Kerry. Five predecessors won the Nobel Peace Prize. Rex ... Read More»

By | 2 February, 2017 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News | Tags: , ,

We had productive meetings with government and law enforcement officials, including Prime Minister Tuilaepa, and Peace Corps volunteers. - See more at: https://blogs.state.gov/stories/2016/03/03/strengthening-relations-large-ocean-nations#sthash.2XBNlOgq.dpuf

Strengthening Relations with ‘Large Ocean Nations’

Repost from DipNote – About the Author: Daniel R. Russel serves as the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Crossing wide swathes of open ocean to get to the Pacific Island nations of Samoa, Tonga, and Palau gives you a great appreciation for the ancient mariners ... Read More»

By | 3 March, 2016 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Our Ocean | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Faitau = Atamai Launch at the American Corner. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.

Ambassador Gilbert’s productive and rewarding visit to the beautiful isles of Samoa

The recent visit of U.S. Ambassador Mark Gilbert and Mrs. Gilbert to the beautiful isles of Samoa came during a particularly special holiday season of sharing and community. Upon arrival, Ambassador Gilbert and his wife Nancy spent time reading to local children at the Nelson Memorial Library American Corner. This was part of the ‘Faitau ... Read More»

By | 21 December, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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