Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Founding Fathers: Edmund Randolph
The major focus of this site is Randolph's role in the creation of the Constitution and his views on the structure of the executive branch of government.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Reaching to Asia
Read about American entrance into the spheres of influence in Asia beginning as early as Commadore Perry and his opening of Japan. Find out about American policy in China, Theodore Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize, and U.S. relations with...
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Hillary Rodham Clinton Biography
Learn about the life and career of former First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
BBC
Bbc: Insurgency in Iraq Intensifying
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
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: The Russian Reply to the Open Door Note
Russia's reply to United States Secretary of State, John Hay's "Open Door Note" concerning trade in China.
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: The British Reply to the Open Door Note
Great Britain's reply to United States Secretary of State, John Hay's "Open Door Note."
Other
Marshfield Town History: Daniel Webster
This biography on the life of Daniel Webster discusses the various accomplishments of his career in law, his tenure as Secretary of State, and his work in politics to preserve the nation.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Susan Rice
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...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Condoleezza Rice
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.
270 To Win
270towin: 1816 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1816 won by Secretary of State James Monroe by a wide margin.
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Web Gallery of Art: Maurits Huygens, Secretary of the Council 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).
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography of General Colin L. Powell
This site is a biography of Colin Powell. It includes a transcript of an interview with General Colin Powell.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Mathew Brady's Portraits: William Seward
Short biographical note about William Seward, illustrated with a portrait photograph taken by Mathew Brady, celebrated portrait and Civil War photographer.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Leaders and Statesmen
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.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Henry Kissinger
A brief biography of Henry A. Kissinger and his involvement in the U.S. Government.
PBS
Pbs: Brother Can You Spare a Billion? The Story of Jesse H. Jones
Companion website to the PBS documentary on Jesse H. Jones, real estate mogul, activist for the Red Cross, head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and Secretary of Commerce. Read about how he served his nation under President...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Petty Fitz Maurice
5th Marquis of Landsowne, he was Governor General of Canada, Viceroy of India, Secretary of State for War, and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Elihu Root House
Home of Elihu Root, U.S. Senator, Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and recipient of the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Timothy Pickering
(1745-1829) Secretary of War and Secretary of State under Washington
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edward Everett
Edward Everett (April 11, 1794 - January 15, 1865) was a Whig Party politician from Massachusetts. Everett was elected to the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate, and also served as President of Harvard...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles E. Hughes
(1862-1948 ) Hughes served as the 36th Governor of New York (1907-1910), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1910-1916), United States Secretary of State (1921-1925), a judge on the Court of International Justice...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Scott Todd
Charles Scott Todd (January 22, 1791 - May 17, 1871) was a United States army officer and government official. He was a subaltern and judge-advocate of General James Winchester's division in the War of 1812. In 1813, he was made a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hamilton Fish
Hamilton Fish (August 3, 1808 - September 7, 1893), born in New York City, was an American statesman who served as Governor of New York, United States Senator from New York and United States Secretary of State.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Gillespie Blaine
James Gillespie Blaine was a U.S. Representative, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, U.S. Senator from Maine, two-time United States Secretary of State, and champion of the Half-Breeds.