Secretaries of State

Elihu Root

Biography of Secretary of State, Elihu Root

Elihu Root was appointed Secretary of State following the death of John Hay. He entered into duty on July 19, 1905 and served until January 27, 1909. Read More >>

Recently Released

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Guide to Sources on Vietnam, 1969-1975

This guide aims to provide a road map for researchers seeking to go beyond documents included in the Foreign Relations of the United States series to archival resources housed both in Washington and in various locations around the country. Read More >>

Country Recognition & Relations Guide

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Conferences

South East Asia Conference"The American Experience in Southeast Asia, 1946-1975", Washington, D.C., September 29-30, 2010. Video and transcripts of remarks by Secretary Clinton, Secretary Kissinger, Ambassador Holbrooke, and Media Panelists now available.


Milestones

Prague 1968

On August 20, 1968, the Soviet Union led Warsaw Pact troops in an invasion of Czechoslovakia.

Education

A Journey Shared

For teachers: A curriculum guide exploring 200 years of U.S.-China relations.

Countries

Vietnam

A guide to the history of U.S. diplomatic relations with Vietnam.