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New Publication: Volume XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969–1974
The Department of State released today Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969–1974. This volume documents U.S. responses to the dramatic changes that took place in the global oil production system from 1969 until 1974.
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Sesquicentennial of the Foreign Relations Series
On December 3, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln transmitted the very first Foreign Relations volume to Congress as part of his annual message. To commemorate FRUS’s 150th anniversary, read Dr. Aaron Marrs’s story of the inaugural volume, or check out the many other posts, videos, and events on our sesquicentennial page.
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New Publication: Volume XV, Soviet Union, June 1972–August 1974
The Department of State released today Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XV, Soviet Union, June 1972–August 1974.
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New Publication: Volume XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969–1972
This volume documents U.S. national security policy in the context of the Vietnam War and the changing Cold War strategic balance between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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New Publication: Soviet Union, October 1970–October 1971
This volume documents the conflicts and collaboration between the two superpowers, including the development of the Nixon administration’s policy of détente and the crucial role of the private channel between Henry Kissinger and Anatoly Dobrynin.
Secretaries of State
Biography of Secretary of State, John Marshall
President John Adams nominated John Marshall to be Secretary of State on May 12, 1800, the same day that Adams dismissed Timothy Pickeri...Read More >>
Recently Released
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
Conferences
"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.
