The American Diplomat -
american experience

Discover how three Black diplomats broke racial barriers at the US State Department during the Cold War. Asked to represent the best of American ideals abroad while facing discrimination at home, they left a lasting impact on the Foreign Service.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3402

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As television's longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation.

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