On July 27, 1789, President George Washington signed the law creating the Department of Foreign Affairs, the first Federal executive department created under the new Constitution of the United States. Renamed two months later as the Department of State, today it is responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries. The State Department operates the diplomatic missions of the United States-- including embassies, consulates and the U.S. mission to the United Nations-- and oversees issuance of U.S. passports, visas, and travel advisories for U.S. travelers going abroad.
State is also responsible for implementing the foreign policy of the United States and U.S. diplomacy efforts and is the depositary for more than 200 multilateral treaties.
The State Department publishes many renowned publications on U.S. foreign relations, English teaching, international treaties, foreign travel, human rights reports, and more, including the lauded Foreign Relations of the United States Series (FRUS) as well as magazines such as the highly engaging State Magazine and English Teaching Forum for those who teach English abroad.
Soar through this extensive collection of publications published by the United States Air Force.
The Department of Treasury is responsible for the domestic finance, economic policy, tax policy, and money resources for the United States. You will also discover that this agency is also responsible for money production, revenue collection, accounting, and regulating banks within our nation. Stay on top of the happenings within the Treasury Department by subscribing to the Treasury Bulletin print quarterly subscription.
The mission of the Transportation Department is to "ensure our nation has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world; that improves the quality of life for all American people and communities, from rural to urban, and increases the productivity and competitiveness of American workers and businesses."
In this collection, you will find published materials produced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and PHMSA.
Publications produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provide guidance and information to America's veterans and armed forces personnel.
