Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host a reception for the portrait unveiling of the 68th Secretary of State, John Kerry. The event is scheduled for Monday, December 9, at 4:30 p.m. EDT at the Department of State.

Both Secretary Blinken and Secretary Kerry are expected to deliver remarks during the ceremony. The speeches will be accessible to a wider audience through livestreaming on the Department homepage and YouTube channel.

Attendance at this event is restricted due to space limitations. Media representatives who wish to attend must register by 12:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Registration can be completed at the following link: https://forms.office.com/g/999ARdQmCa. For media inquiries, contact GPA-TravelandEvents@fan.gov.