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State Department
     Officially The Department of State, this division of the executive branch is responsible for U.S. diplomacy. The Secretary of State is one of the highest profile cabinet positions. Such notables as Charles Evans Hughes, John Foster Dulles and Colin Powell have occupied this position.
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