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Who was the first U.S. ambassador?
John Adams is referred to as the first “ambassador”. He is also referred to as the first “minister plenipotentiary”. Plenipotentiary means “having full power”; a minister that has power to act for their country in all matters.
Do ambassadors have to speak the language?
Although American diplomats are not required to speak any languages other than English upon joining the service, we are required to become fluent in at least one foreign language within the first five years.
Do US ambassadors live in the embassy?
A large embassy may have annexes. … In some countries, American staff may live on the embassy compound, but they frequently live in apartments or houses in the host city. The ambassador’s residence is often used for official functions, and its public areas are often decorated with American art on loan from museums.