Behind the Scenes: Diplomatic Reception Rooms

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Behind the Scenes: Diplomatic Reception Rooms

For several weeks each August, the State Department's Diplomatic Reception Rooms are closed to the public to allow conservators to repair and renovate the colle...

Federal News Network Staff

September 4, 2013 5:25 pm

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Marcus Pluntke and Charlie Scheider of Dieter Pluntke Decorating, Inc., refinish the wood paneling in one of the dining rooms used by under secretaries and assistant under secretaries.

'With the generosity of our patrons, we're able to create these beautiful spaces that we can feel proud that our State Department employees and leaders are able to use for the work of our nation,' said Marcee Craighill, the curator and director of the State Department's Diplomatic Reception Rooms.

*(Photo by Michael O'Connell/Federal News Radio)*

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