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The Office of Language Services[1] is the office responsible for providing official foreign language interpretation[2] and translation support[3] for the U.S. Department of State, the White House,[4] the National Security Council,[5] and Cabinet-level officials from other federal agencies.[6][7] The office's mission statement is to "advance American security and prosperity by providing foreign language support for the State Department, the White House, and other federal agencies. We serve as the ears, voice, and words in foreign languages of the President of the United States,[8][9] the First Lady of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, the Secretary of State, the National Security Advisor, and other Cabinet officials."[10][11]

Interpreters from the Office of Language Services support the President[12][13] and the Secretary of State[14] at high-level summits and visits.[15][16] The Office of Language Services also translates the text of treaties and other international agreements.[17] Translations by this office are considered official Department of State translations, and thus may be certified for use as evidence in court.[18][19]

History

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Language support for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy dates back to 1789 during the tenure of Thomas Jefferson, the first U.S. Secretary of State.[20][21]

References

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  1. ↑ "6 FAM 1511 Office of Language Services". Foreign Affairs Manual. U.S. Department of State. April 4, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Translator in Trump Jr. meeting identified as ex-State Dept. contractor". CBS News. July 14, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  3. ↑ Rocío Txabarriaga (September 27, 2023). "The US State Department is Looking for 1,000 Translators and Interpreters". Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ "State Department Honors Outstanding Public Servants on Foreign Affairs Day". U.S. Department of State. May 7, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Walks with Tony: Diplomatic Interpreters". U.S. Department of State. September 23, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ Seyma Albarino (August 12, 2021). "US State Department Plans to Work With 1,000 Contract Linguists in FY 2022". Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ Eva Gudbergsdottir (November 1, 2016). "Word-by-Word". Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  8. ↑ Emily Cochrane (July 19, 2018). "Who Heard What Trump Said to Putin? Only One Other American". The New York Times. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  9. ↑ Luis Martinez (January 20, 2019). "Who is interpreter Marina Gross and will her notes of Trump's Putin meeting be useful?". ABC News. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Office of Language Services". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  11. ↑ Jill Replogle (March 25, 2013). "Interpreter's Career Rises, Then Falls, Amidst Tehran-Washington Standoff". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  12. ↑ Mariam Khan (July 18, 2018). "Senate Democrats want to question Trump's interpreter at Putin summit". ABC News. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  13. ↑ Anna Thibodeaux (July 3, 2018). "Trump's interpreter has ties to Luling". Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  14. ↑ Esther Bond (September 23, 2022). "US Secretary of State Praises Interpreting Service as Vital for Diplomacy". Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Ex-Trump interpreter recalls US-North Korea summits, translation challenges in delicate diplomacy". The Korea Times. March 27, 2026. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  16. ↑ "President Trump's Russian interpreter in spotlight". Good Morning America. January 20, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  17. ↑ "6 FAM 1522.2 Translating and Comparisons". Foreign Affairs Manual. U.S. Department of State. April 4, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  18. ↑ "6 FAM 1540 Official Translations". Foreign Affairs Manual. U.S. Department of State. April 4, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  19. ↑ Michael Collins (July 19, 2018). "Trump's interpreter: Should she be compelled to tell what she heard during private meeting with Putin?". USA Today. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  20. ↑ "About Us – Office of Language Services". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  21. ↑ Sydnee Cooper (July 1, 2025). "All About the United States Office of Language Services". Retrieved June 11, 2026.
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