United States. Department of State
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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2022-05-06 12:05:44 pm |
Eden Orelove |
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2021-09-29 11:09:34 am |
Nancy Kennedy |
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2021-04-22 09:04:13 pm |
Dina Herbert |
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2020-09-02 09:09:37 am |
Zachary Dabbs |
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2020-08-20 10:08:46 am |
Zachary Dabbs |
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2020-08-19 11:08:42 am |
Sarah Haldeman |
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2020-08-19 11:08:35 am |
Sarah Haldeman |
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