Special report written in 1933 by the U.S. Ambassador to Japan to the Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, describing the increase in Japanese military power and expansion into Asia. The last paragraph is chilling, considering the oncoming...

"His First Dollar" is a one-page, historical fiction passage in which Abraham Lincoln tells his Secretary of State Seward when and how he had earned his first dollar. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require...

The federal government faced a great deal of criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina, including former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Report is from September 2005.

Excerpted from a longer article, this article provides a list of ten ideas that former Secretary of State General Colin Powell presents about the qualities and behaviors of a good leader.

Read about the little that was accomplished in Adams' presidency in terms of foreign affairs, primarily because of Adams' success in diplomacy as Monroe's Secretary of State.

An image of "Maurits Huygens, Secretary of the Council of State", created by Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn in 1632 (Oil on panel, 31 x 25 cm).

Read about Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, as he tried to find a way to pay off the national debt. See how his ideas were opposed by James Madison, and why the issue was not just economic, but political. [pdf]

A brief biography of Henry A. Kissinger and his involvement in the U.S. Government.

History for Kids reference page provides an overview of several prominent leaders and statesmen who have shaped policy and history of the U.S. Includes links to teacher resources.

Elected to both the Texas and National Women's Hall of Fame, Oveta Culp Hobby led an accomplished life in politics, in the military, and government. here you can learn about her journey.

George Washington tasked Alexander Hamilton as the man to clean up the economic mess of the new republic. Read about his ideas, what they were unpopular at the time, but were really very forward thinking.

A General in the War of 1812 on the American side, he fought under the General William Hull. This web page looks at his career as the United States Army medical doctor, as well as his pre and post war accomplishments.

Find out why a president needs a cabinet and scroll down to find out about President Washington's first Cabinet.

This site provides some insight into Randolph's family as well as political life.

Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, John Quincy...

Secretary of State Colin Powell reports that the United States is still planning elections for Iraq, but that violence in Iraq was escalating. 9/26/2004

Russia's reply to United States Secretary of State, John Hay's "Open Door Note" concerning trade in China.

Great Britain's reply to United States Secretary of State, John Hay's "Open Door Note."

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Susan Rice, an American public official and foreign policy analyst who served as a member of the National Security Council (1993-97), assistant secretary of state for African affairs...

Learn about the life and career of Condoleezza Rice, an American educator and politician, who served as national security adviser and secretary of state to U.S. Pres. George W. Bush.

This encyclopedia entry provides a good overview of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Content includes a look at member states, military operations, a list of the Secretaries General and Deputy Secretaries General, and a history of...

Learn about the newest budget cuts being faced by the United States government and American citizens. These cuts may impact the income of many people, including members of the military. Find out more about the cuts scheduled to take...

Short biographical note about William Seward, illustrated with a portrait photograph taken by Mathew Brady, celebrated portrait and Civil War photographer.

This site on the The OAS and the Inter-American System provides history, key dates, original and current member states, past and present secretaries general, and more.