DACOR
| Formation | 1952 |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Headquarters | Ringgold–Carroll House |
Region | United States |
| Website | https://www.dacorbacon.org/ |
DACOR is a United States 501(c)(4) non-profit membership organization for retired foreign affair professionals. They advocate for foreign affair professionals through education, scholarships, conferences, and career development opportunities.[1] DACOR is headquartered in the historic Ringgold–Carroll House, or the DACOR–Bacon House, in Washington, D.C. The philanthropic arm of DACOR is the DACOR–Bacon House Foundation.
History
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DACOR was founded in 1952 as Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired.[2] Virginia Murray Bacon, one of the first women members of DACOR, donated the Ringgold–Carroll House to the Bacon Foundation in the honor of her husband, Congressman Robert Low Bacon, in 1980. The Bacon Foundation and the DACOR Foundation merged in 1985 to create the present-day DACOR–Bacon Foundation.[3]
Overview
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In 1965, DACOR partnered with the State Department in the creation of Foreign Service Day, an annual event that welcomes retirees back to Department headquarters.[4][5] DACOR presents awards, like their prestigious Foreign Service Cup, to distinguished diplomats with significant post-career contributions to the field.[6] They also partner with the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training in producing book series that advances understanding and appreciation for American diplomats and their role in promoting American interests abroad.[7][8] DACOR's annual conference invites both professionals and academics to discuss topics related to diplomats and American foreign affairs.[9] Other programs include scholarships and student and early professional mentoring.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Diplomatic & Consular Officers Retired Inc - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ Cari (2020-01-31). "Organization for Foreign Affairs Professionals Worries About State of U.S. Diplomacy". Washington Diplomat. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "DACOR Bacon House Turns 200". afsa.org. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "The U.S. Foreign Service and AFSA: Through 100 Years of the Journal". The Foreign Service Journal. May 2024. p. 38.
- ^ "Foreign Service Day Programs | American Foreign Service Association". afsa.org. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ Richard, Amanda J. (2019-07-17). "Annual Homecoming". State Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Diplomats and Diplomacy – An ADST-DACOR Book Series – Association for Diplomatic Studies & Training". Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Telling Our Stories: The Foreign Affairs Oral History Collection | The Foreign Service Journal - March 2014". afsa.org. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "U.S. Relations With China: DACOR Conference Summary | American Diplomacy Est 1996". americandiplomacy.web.unc.edu. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Spotlight on Donors: Affiliated Organizations". afsa.org. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Students Break Down Barriers As They Prepare for Foreign Service Through DACOR Mentor Partnership". University of the District of Columbia. Retrieved 2025-11-03.