Conclusion - Short History - Department History
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Conclusion
Foreign affairs declined in importance toward the end of this period and throughout the 19th century while the nation focused on domestic expansion and internal trade. Despite the great prestige of the Secretary of State in the early days of the nation, Congress remained tight-fisted throughout the 19th century when allocating money for foreign affairs.