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<h3><strong>The Straus Family: A History of Public Service and Philanthropy (G-2)</strong></h3>
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Beginning in the 19th Century and continuing into the 20th, members of the Straus Family have served in governmental positions at the federal and local levels. More particularly, family members have served in the House of Representatives, as Ambassadors, and as Presidential Cabinet Members. By virtue of their positions, as well as a consequence of their acting as advisors and confidants to a number of American Presidents, family members have been actively involved in the formulation of American public policy for well over 100 years.<br /> <br />Furthermore, in the context of American finance and commerce, family members were the owners of Macy's for nearly 100 years. In addition to their participation in the commercial development of the City of New York and America in general, family members have been in a position to assist others less fortunate throughout this period of time. Members of the family have served on the boards of innumerable philanthropic organizations. As a consequence of the family's involvement in this broad spectrum of American life, the family exemplifies and brings to life the true American story and its spirit.<br /> <br />Thus, it is not so much the story of one family that is sought to be told, but rather the American experience as seen through and lived by a family during this period of growth of America.<br /> <br />Source: <a href="http://www.straushistoricalsociety.org/"><strong>www.straushistoricalsociety.org</strong></a>
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Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926)
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<h4><a href="https://vmps.omeka.net/exhibits/show/straus-family/straus-family">Return to The Straus Family: A History of Public Service and Philanthropy</a></h4>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;">Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926) is noted for his brilliant professional life. He was one of America's first career diplomats; serving his country under four administrations including Cleveland, McKinley, T. Roosevelt and Taft: both Democrat and Republican. He was Minister to Constantinople and then Ambassador to Turkey between 1887 and 1910. He served as Secretary of Commerce and Labor from 1906 through 1909 under President Theodore Roosevelt. Oscar Straus was Minister to the International Court of Arbitration at The Hague and was instrumental in having the Covenant of the League of Nations written into the Treaty of Versailles. He was one of the founders of the Young Men's Hebrew Association in 1874, a founder and first president of the American Jewish Historical Society from its inception in 1892 to 1898 and was the author of several books including his autobiography, <em><span style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;">Under Four Administrations: From Cleveland to Taft.</span></em></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;">Oscar S. Straus wrote, "Had diplomacy been a career, nothing would have pleased me more than to continue in such service of my country."</span></p>
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Circa 1920s
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Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926). <br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.straushistoricalsociety.org">The Straus Historical Society</a>
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https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1912/01/01/oscar-solomon-straus-head-and-shoulders-portrait-facing-left-640.jpg
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Oscar S. Straus, Straus Family, Biography, Diplomacy, Presidents, Turkey, Commerce, Labor, Jewish
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The Straus Historical Society
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;">Links:</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;">“Oscar Straus – Minister to Constantinople, 1887 – 1888” Straus Historical Society Newsletter Vol. 2 No. 2 (New York: August 1994); pp. 4-8.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://www.straushistoricalsociety.org/uploads/1/1/8/1/11810298/_______nwsltr894.pdf"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#c51b35;">http://www.straushistoricalsociety.org/uploads/1/1/8/1/11810298/_______nwsltr894.pdf</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;"></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;">“Oscar Solomon Straus – Minister to Constantinople, Letters 1888 – 1888” Straus Historical Society Newsletter Vol. 3 No. 1 (New York: February 1995); pp. 2-5.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://www.straushistoricalsociety.org/uploads/1/1/8/1/11810298/_______nwsltr295.pdf"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#c51b35;">http://www.straushistoricalsociety.org/uploads/1/1/8/1/11810298/_______nwsltr295.pdf</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;"></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;">“Rededication Ceremony, Oscar S. Straus Memorial, October 26, 1998” Straus Historical Society Newsletter Vol. 7 No. 1 (New York: February 1999); pp. 1-2.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://www.straushistoricalsociety.org/uploads/1/1/8/1/11810298/_________nwsltr299.pdf"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#c51b35;">http://www.straushistoricalsociety.org/uploads/1/1/8/1/11810298/_________nwsltr299.pdf</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;"></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;">“Oscar Solomon Straus - Lawyer, Author, Merchant, Philanthropist” Straus Historical Society Newsletter Vol. 5 No. 1 (New York: August 2003); pp. 1-7.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://www.straushistoricalsociety.org/uploads/1/1/8/1/11810298/_____nwsltr803.pdf"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#c51b35;">http://www.straushistoricalsociety.org/uploads/1/1/8/1/11810298/_____nwsltr803.pdf</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;"></span></p>
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The Straus Historical Society
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The Straus Historical Society
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English
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Figures
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Historic
Biography
Commerce
Diplomacy
Jewish
Labor
Oscar S. Straus
Presidents
Straus Family
Turkey
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<h3><strong>Quiet Heroes and Innovators (D-4)</strong></h3>
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<p><em><strong>"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles."</strong></em></p>
<p>- Christopher Reeve (1952-2004) well known actor (Superman)<br /> <br />Although many public servants work in environments that challenge even the most optimistic, creative, and industrious personalities, they are most often highly motivated by a calling to contribute to improving the lives of their fellow citizens and by a compelling desire to address social problems. While some individuals, drawn to public service become promoted to positions of great responsibility such as the United States President and Supreme Court Justices, many, many more serve in relative anonymity. Some of these are quiet heroes and innovators who deserve to be recognized for their service to the public.</p>
In this collection we celebrate quiet heroes and innovators, some of whom have been memorialized with national monuments as in the case of Mary McLeod Bethune, an educator and activist who made significant contributions to the rights of African Americans, and was recognized with national awards for public service. The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) along with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) established the National Public Service Award to honor individual public servants who are deemed as formidable examples of public service based on their careers and accomplishment. Winners of this award are celebrated for their willingness to take risks to achieve change, for making a profound difference to improve public service, for achieving savings in government operations, developing a cadre of government leaders, and for contributing to the communities in which they live. Indeed, many of these can be regarded as quiet heroes and innovators in the public sector.
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Shane Morris - Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals Finalist 2012
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<h4><a href="https://vmps.omeka.net/exhibits/show/quiet-heroes-innovators/quiet-heroes-innovators">Return to Quiet Heroes and Innovators</a></h4>
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Diplomatic Courier Shane Morris played a crucial behind-the-scenes role for the State Department during the Arab Spring uprisings in 2011, ensuring that U.S. embassies were able to dispatch and receive critical classified documents and equipment to fully carry out their diplomatic missions. She overcame numerous obstacles during the Arab Spring uprisings to ensure that U.S. diplomats in the Middle East could securely dispatch and receive classified documents and equipment, and for the first time, secured permission for U.S. couriers to access the tarmac in the United Arab Emirates.
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Source: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ensuring-delivery-and-retrieval-of-sensitive-us-diplomatic-materials/2012/05/20/gIQAQIVZdU_story.html">Washington Post: Breaking News</a> (May 22, 2012). "Ensuring delivery and retrieval of sensitive U.S. diplomatic materials." Retrieved May 18, 2015
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_1484w/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/05/20/National-Politics/Images/shanemorrisresized.jpg?t=20170517
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Shane Morris, State Department, Diplomacy, Arab Spring, Middle East, Women, Awards
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Washington Post
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2012
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Link: <a href="http://servicetoamericamedals.org/honorees/index.php#filter=.search-match&search=shane+morris">The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals</a>
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Washington Post
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Washington Post
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English
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Figures
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International
Arab Spring
Awards
Diplomacy
Middle East
Shane Morris
State Department
Women
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<h3><strong>Quiet Heroes and Innovators (D-4)</strong></h3>
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<p><em><strong>"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles."</strong></em></p>
<p>- Christopher Reeve (1952-2004) well known actor (Superman)<br /> <br />Although many public servants work in environments that challenge even the most optimistic, creative, and industrious personalities, they are most often highly motivated by a calling to contribute to improving the lives of their fellow citizens and by a compelling desire to address social problems. While some individuals, drawn to public service become promoted to positions of great responsibility such as the United States President and Supreme Court Justices, many, many more serve in relative anonymity. Some of these are quiet heroes and innovators who deserve to be recognized for their service to the public.</p>
In this collection we celebrate quiet heroes and innovators, some of whom have been memorialized with national monuments as in the case of Mary McLeod Bethune, an educator and activist who made significant contributions to the rights of African Americans, and was recognized with national awards for public service. The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) along with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) established the National Public Service Award to honor individual public servants who are deemed as formidable examples of public service based on their careers and accomplishment. Winners of this award are celebrated for their willingness to take risks to achieve change, for making a profound difference to improve public service, for achieving savings in government operations, developing a cadre of government leaders, and for contributing to the communities in which they live. Indeed, many of these can be regarded as quiet heroes and innovators in the public sector.
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U.S. Ambassador John Christopher Stevens (1960-2012) A Man Who Built Bridges
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<h4><a href="https://vmps.omeka.net/exhibits/show/quiet-heroes-innovators/quiet-heroes-innovators">Return to Quiet Heroes and Innovators</a></h4>
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<h4><a href="https://vmps.omeka.net/exhibits/show/danger-public-service-gallery/danger-public-service-gallery">Return to Public Service, Dangerous Service</a></h4>
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Ambassador Christopher Stevens joined the United States Foreign Service in 1991. His early overseas assignments included: deputy principal officer and political section chief in Jerusalem; political officer in Damascus; consular/political officer in Cairo; and consular/economic officer in Riyadh. In Washington, Stevens served as Director of the Office of Multilateral Nuclear and Security Affairs; Pearson Fellow with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; special assistant to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs; Iran desk officer; and staff assistant in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.
He had served in Libya twice previously: as the Deputy Chief of Mission (from 2007 to 2009) and as Special Representative to the National Transitional Council (from March 2011 to November 2011) during the Libyan revolution. He arrived in Tripoli in May 2012 as the U.S. Ambassador to Libya. His mission to Libya was terminated when he was assassinated at Benghazi on September 11, 2012
Ambassador Christopher Stevens was a conscientious, well-informed, and engaging diplomat who served our country exceptionally well.
He earned the right to be called a hero.
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Sources: <br /><br /><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/john-christopher-stevens-us-ambassador-to-libya-dies-at-52/2012/09/12/b1c00cee-fcd0-11e1-8adc-499661afe377_story.html">Rebuilding Freedom</a> with Truth and Honor.
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Medium: Photograph.
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https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/120912044512-christopher-stevens-ambassador-horizontal-large-gallery.jpg
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Ambassador, Christopher Stephens, U.S. Foreign Service, Middle East, Libya, Benghazi, Diplomacy
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CNN
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2012
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<a href="http://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/stevens-john-christopher">U.S. Department of State Office of the Historian</a><br /><br />Link: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/14/opinion/drotar-chris-stevens/index.html">CNN</a>
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CNN
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CNN
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English
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Figures
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International
Ambassador
Benghazi
Christopher Stephens
Diplomacy
Libya
Middle East
U.S. Foreign Service