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United States - Foreign Relations

Foreign relations is a shared responsibility of Congress and the President. The Department of State offers advice to the President on foreign relations. The Senate ratifies treaties and approves ambassadors appointed by the President.

Foreign Relations of the United States DBW govt JX 233.A3x and DBW govt mfilm US1 S F55 (1861-1942), and Online 1861 - 1968. Produced by the Department of State, this set constitutes the official record of the foreign policy of the United States.

The Avalon Project at Yale Law School This site features pre-18th Century - current foreign relation information.

Digital National Security Archive (DNSA) Licensed to UWO users only. Yearly Updates.The Digital National Security Archive (DNSA) is a comprehensive collection of significant primary documents central to U.S. foreign and military policy since 1945.

House Committee on Foreign Affairs Includes press releases, hearings, transcripts and other committee materials.

U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Includes press releases and hearings.

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs 1999 - current