United States Department of State
United States federal executive department responsible for foreign affairs
The United States Department of State, often referred to as the State Department, is the Cabinet-level foreign policy agency of the United States government, similar to foreign ministries, foreign offices, ministries of external relations, etc. in other countries. It is administered by the Secretary of State.
| United States Department of State | |
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| Seal of the United States Department of State | |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | July 27, 1789 |
| Headquarters | Harry S Truman Building |
| Employees | 30,266 (2004) |
| Annual budget | $35.1 billion (2007) |
| Agency executives | Mike Pompeo, Secretary John J. Sullivan, Deputy Secretary |
| Website | |
| www.state.gov | |
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