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  • New Publication: Volume XVI, Soviet Union, 1974–1976

    This volume presents documentation on how matters as diverse as strategic arms limitation, European security, the Middle East, Jewish emigration, and Angola intersected to influence the course of Soviet-American relations during the presidency of Gerald R. Ford.

  • E-Book Initiative

    The Office of the Historian is pleased to announce the pilot phase of its Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) e-book initiative. Download FRUS e-books, help “beta test” the new e-books, and send us your feedback. Learn more here.

  • 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.

  • From the Foreign Relations archive

    Sesquicentennial of the Foreign Relations Series

    The Office of the Historian commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Foreign Relations of the United States series. Watch videos of talks, attend upcoming events, and read about the history of the series and its role in American politics.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Henry Clay

Biography of Secretary of State, Henry Clay

Henry Clay was appointed Secretary of State by President John Quincy Adams on March 7, 1825. Clay entered his duties on the same day and served until March ...Read More >>

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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.