U.S. ambassadors
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U.S. ambassadors are the highest-ranking American diplomats who represent and advance United States interests in foreign countries and international organizations.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
diplomatic position
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government officeholder → |
| appointedBy |
President of the United States
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| associatedWith |
United States consulates
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United States embassies → United States missions to international organizations → |
| canBe |
career Foreign Service officer
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political appointee → |
| category |
Ambassadors of the United States
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United States diplomats → |
| confirmedBy |
United States Senate
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| country |
United States of America
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| duty |
coordinate security cooperation with host country
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manage diplomatic relations with host country → negotiate on behalf of the United States → oversee U.S. embassy operations → promote U.S. foreign policy objectives → protect U.S. citizens in the host country → report political and economic developments to the U.S. government → represent United States interests abroad → represent the United States at official ceremonies → support U.S. trade and investment abroad → |
| employer |
United States Department of State
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United States federal government → |
| hasSubordinate |
deputy chief of mission
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section chiefs at embassy → |
| jurisdiction |
host country or international organization of assignment
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| languageRequirement |
proficiency in English
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| legalBasis |
U.S. Constitution advice and consent clause
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U.S. federal statutes on foreign service → |
| mayRequire |
foreign language skills relevant to host country
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| officeLocation |
U.S. embassy in host country
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| partOf |
United States Foreign Service
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| privilege |
diplomatic immunity under Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
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| rank |
highest-ranking U.S. diplomat in host country
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| reportsTo |
United States Secretary of State
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| represents |
President of the United States
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United States government → |
| responsibleFor |
implementation of U.S. foreign policy in host country
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security of U.S. mission personnel in host country → |
| selectionProcess |
presidential nomination and Senate confirmation
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| subordinateOf |
United States Chief of Mission hierarchy
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| symbol |
use of U.S. national flag at official residence and embassy
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| termLength |
not fixed; serves at the pleasure of the President
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| title |
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
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| worksWith |
host country government officials
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international organizations → other foreign ambassadors → |