United States. Department of State
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The Department of Foreign Affairs was established by an act of July 27, 1789 (1 Stat. 28) and redesignated the Department of State by an act of September 15, 1789 (1 Stat. 68). It was the agency of the United States created by law to assist the President in the formulation and execution of the Nation's foreign policy, and in the conduct of foreign affairs and of certain domestic affairs.
The Department made plans for peace and security among all nations, participated in the United Nations and other international organizations, and furthered international understanding through the dissemination of information and through the development of cultural relations with all peoples. It conducted diplomatic correspondence; negotiated treaties and other international agreements; and participated in international conferences, congresses, expositions, and other similar activities. The Department had jurisdiction over the settlement of international claims and the arbitration of international disputes to which the United States was a party. It coordinated the foreign relations activities of all Federal agencies. It administered the laws for passport and visa control and assisted the National Intelligence Authority in the collection of information. The Department administered the Foreign Service of the United States and preserved the Great Seal of the United States. It formerly published the laws of the United States, maintained custody of Federal records, and administered the Territories.
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referencedIn | A. Durighello dispatches, 1837 | Hoover Institution Archives | |
referencedIn | Aaron Copland Collection, 1841-1991, (bulk 1911-1990) | Library of Congress. Music Division | |
referencedIn | Abbott Lawrence papers, 1849-1852 | Houghton Library | |
referencedIn | Abraham D. Sofaer Papers, 1934-2007 | Hoover Institution Archives | |
creatorOf | Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848. John Quincy Adams letter, 1819 Aug. 23. | Library of Congress | |
referencedIn | Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848. John Quincy Adams letter, 1819. | Connecticut Historical Society | |
creatorOf | Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848. John Quincy Adams letter, 1820 June 8 | Library of Congress | |
creatorOf | Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848. John Quincy Adams letter, 1820 May 18 | Library of Congress | |
creatorOf | Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848. John Quincy Adams letter, 1820 May 3 | Library of Congress | |
creatorOf | Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848. John Quincy Adams letter, 1820 May 6 | Library of Congress |
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referencedIn | Oral history interview with Lawrence B. Wilkerson, 2011. | Columbia University. Libraries. |
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associatedWith | Abbot, George Jacob, 1812-1879. |
associatedWith | Acheson, Dean, 1893-1971. |
associatedWith | Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848. |
associatedWith | Adams, John, 1735-1826. |
associatedWith | Adee family |
associatedWith | Adee, Alvey A. 1842-1924. |
associatedWith | Adet, Pierre-Auguste, 1763-1832 |
associatedWith | Advancing American Art (1946-1948) |
associatedWith | AFS International/Intercultural Programs. |
associatedWith | Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873 |
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Establishment 1789-09-15
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