Department of State decimal file relating to World War II, 1939-1945 (inclusive), [microform].

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Department of State decimal file relating to World War II, 1939-1945 (inclusive), [microform].

The records consist of instructions to and despatches from diplomatic and consular officials. The despatches are often accompanied by enclosures. Also included are notes exchanged between the Department of State and foreign diplomatic representatives in the United States, memorandums prepared by officials of the Department, and correspondence with officials of other government departments and with private firms and persons.

252 reels.

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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 o...