State Department Reverts to Times New Roman Font, Reversing Biden-Era Calibri Directive
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Summary
The article discusses a recent policy change at the U.S. State Department where Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a memo requiring all State Department documents to switch from 15-point Calibri back to 14-point Times New Roman, overturning a Biden-era directive from 2023. The piece explores how this seemingly minor typographic change reflects broader themes about power, tradition, and the political symbolism embedded in aesthetic choices within government institutions.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledA less romantic truth is that aesthetic standards rarely travel alone; power tends to follow in their wake.
On December 9, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a memo titled 'Return to Tradition' that requires all State Department documents to switch back to 14-point Times New Roman, overturning a Biden-era directive from 2023 that had turned to 15-point Calibri.
State Department correspondence in Calibri and Times New Roman (Credit: The New York Times)
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