For some of Vice President Bush’s self-deprecating humor, see the last paragraph of his September 17, 1983 telegram to Reagan about his trip to the Maghreb. history.state.gov/historicaldocu… #FRUS #FRUSRelease #twitterstorians RonaldReaganLibrary

Learn about the role President Reagan’s Special Envoy Vernon Walters played in fostering closer ties between the United States and the Maghreb states. See documents 5, 38, 105, 106, 11, 214, 287, and 315. history.state.gov/historicaldocu… #FRUS #twitterstorians

See how President Reagan appealed directly to Algerian President Chadli Bendjedid in order to resolve the TWA Flight 847 hijacking crisis in June 1985. history.state.gov/historicaldocu… #FRUS #twitterstorians

Check out how the Reagan administration reacted to the fall 1987 removal of longtime Tunisian leader and close U.S. ally Habib Bourguiba. history.state.gov/historicaldocu… #FRUS #twitterstorians

See which U.S. official said “we are disgusted with Qadhafi and have no use for him but he is not ten feet tall” in document 27: history.state.gov/historicaldocu… #FRUS #twitterstorians

Check out this telegram from the U.S. Embassy in Morocco to the Department of State which summarizes King Hassan’s desire to visit the U.S. for the opening of the Moroccan pavilion at the Epcot Center. history.state.gov/historicaldocu… #FRUS #twitterstorians #Disney #Epcot #WorldShowcase

PUBLIC MEETING March 10, 2025 at 10am EST Join us for the open session of the Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation (#HAC). To attend, please RSVP via email to [email protected]

PUBLIC MEETING March 10, 2025 at 10am EST Learn about #FRUS, the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity, and its utility as a research tool. To attend, please RSVP via email to [email protected].

The Office of the Historian invites you to a discussion on past U.S. centennial planning in #FRUS, led by Adam Howard, the Historian of the Department of State. To attend, please RSVP via email to [email protected].

Yesterday, Acting Director Brewer participated in the quarterly Historical Advisory Committee (HAC) meeting with @HistoryatState. The HAC is mandated by law and makes recommendations to FSI for the publication of historical records. Learn more on the Office of the Historian

The Foreign Relations of the United States series is a treasure trove of historical documents that tell the story of U.S. diplomacy. Read more for a behind-the-scenes look at the detailed process of compiling and declassifying key diplomatic documents: linkedin.com/pulse/unlockin…

The Office of the Historian releases Foreign Relations, 1981–1988, Volume XLIV, Part 1, National Security Policy, 1985–1988: history.state.gov/historicaldocu… Department of State RonaldReaganLibrary #FRUS #FRUSRelease #USHistory #ForeignPolicy

National Security Policy #FRUS covers the Reagan administration’s efforts to modernize U.S. strategic forces, identify Soviet compliance and noncompliance with existing arms control agreements, and pursue the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). history.state.gov/historicaldocu…

National Security Policy #FRUS illuminates the Reagan administration’s interpretation of the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty in advance of key summits between President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev between 1985 and 1988. history.state.gov/historicaldocu…

The National Security Policy #FRUS volume also captures internal deliberations in advance of the 1988 ABM Treaty Review, during which General William F. Burns led the U.S. delegation. history.state.gov/historicaldocu… #FRUS #USHistory RonaldReaganLibrary

Strategic modernization, the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), interpretations of the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty, and Soviet compliance are also key themes in the #FRUS volume covering START I negotiations during the Reagan administration: history.state.gov/historicaldocu…

Documentation in the #FRUS Canada chapter focuses on themes in U.S.-Canada relations such as economic, energy, and environmental issues, Cold War defense policy, and Canadian unity. history.state.gov/historicaldocu… #FRUS #FRUSRelease #USHistory #Diplomacy Jimmy Carter Presidential Library

Documentation in the #FRUS Nordic Countries chapter emphasizes East-West security issues, strategic arms control, and energy as well as specific bilateral concerns. history.state.gov/historicaldocu… #FRUS #FRUSRelease #USHistory #Diplomacy Jimmy Carter Presidential Library

The #FRUS Federal Republic of Germany chapter focuses on U.S. policies toward West Germany, including economic issues and issues such as relations with the Soviet Union and nuclear strategy. history.state.gov/historicaldocu… #FRUS #FRUSRelease #USHistory #Diplomacy Jimmy Carter Presidential Library