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United States. Department of State

United States federal executive department responsible for foreign affairs

The United States Department of State (DOS), commonly referred to as the State Department, is a federal executive department responsible for carrying out U.S. foreign policy and international relations. Established in 1789 as the nation's first executive department, its duties include advising the U.S. President, administering the nation's diplomatic missions, negotiating treaties and agreements with foreign entities, and representing the U.S. at the United Nations. (Source: Wikipedia)

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VARIANT NAMES:

  • United States Department of State. Office of the Secretary
  • United States Office of the Secretary of State
  • United States Secretary of State
  • United States State, Department of
  • United States Dept. of State

RELATED NAMES:

  • United States. Department of Foreign Affairs
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