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  • New Publication: Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980

    This volume focuses primarily on Ford and Carter policies aimed at mitigating the damage to the U.S. and global economy caused by rising oil prices imposed in 1973 by the OPEC cartel, and in 1978 by the perceived shortage of oil supplies resulting from the Iranian Revolution.

  • Sharing the Emancipation Proclamation with the World

    We celebrate the sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation, first announced to the U.S. public on September 22, 1862, and explore the role it played in U.S. foreign relations during the Civil War.

  • New Publication: Volume XXXVIII, Part 1, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1973–1976

    This volume documents the intellectual foundations of the foreign policy of the second Nixon administration and the Ford administration and seeks to illustrate the mindset of Nixon and Ford officials on foreign policy issues in the broadest sense.

  • New Publication: Volume XXVI, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1974–1976

    The focus of this volume is the negotiations leading to the two disengagement agreements between Egypt and Israel and the one disengagement agreement between Syria and Israel. This volume also documents the U.S. response to the outbreak of civil war in Lebanon.

  • 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.

Secretaries of State

Robert Lansing

Biography of Secretary of State, Robert Lansing

Robert Lansing served as Secretary of State from June 24, 1915 until February 13, 1920. Lansing’s background in international law afforded him a wealth of forei...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.