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Ratification advised by the Senate, February 6, 1899. Ratified by the President, February 6, 1899. Ratified by Her Majesty the Queen Regent of Spain, March 19, 1899. Ratifications exchanged at …

Home Historical Documents Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917 Document 881

The Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity.

Harry S. Truman Administration (1945–1953) Note: The volumes listed below contain at least one document from the period of this presidential administration; view and search within the available …

This section provides historical reference information on the countries with which the United States has had diplomatic relations. The articles in this section are listed below.

The Annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1845–1848 During his tenure, U.S. President James K. Polk oversaw the greatest territorial …

According to legislation passed in 1980, foreign relations documents (along with other historical materials) for all of Chinese history up to 1949 were to be made available to the public and researchers.

Mar 24, 2015 · Part II: Negotiating Responsible Historical Transparency, 1920s to Early 2000s Chapter 6: “The Necessary Limitations Upon Open Diplomacy,” 1920–1945 Chapter 7: “Out of the Frying Pan …

Indian Treaties and the Removal Act of 1830 The U.S. Government used treaties as one means to displace Indians from their tribal lands, a mechanism that was strengthened with the Removal Act of …