U.S. diplomatic history has evolved over the past two centuries. These resources help you explore some of the most important foreign relations issues.
Discover U.S. diplomatic history the fun way! Slide through time to explore important events. Finally, use printable summaries to help with your studies.
Explore the official record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions. Find out how leaders during the Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon presidencies managed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and countries around the world.
On September 15, 1789, Congress passed "An Act to provide for the safe keeping of the Acts, Records, and Seal of the United States, and for other purposes." This marked the beginning of today's Department of State.
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