Excerpt from The American Passport: Its History and a Digest of Laws, Rulings and Regulations Governing Its Issuance by the Department of State
Double purpose of, To foreign diplomatic representatives, To distinguished foreigners, Military passes, Form given to bearers of dispatches, a female, an American minister, travelers, explorer, a foreign minister, one who has made a declaration of intention, foreign travelers, a student, free persons of color, showing introductory features, for family of a foreign minister, given during civil war, a dismissed foreign minister.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the American passport, tracing its evolution from a simple permission to leave a port to a complex document that represents citizenship and requests international recognition. The author explores the documentââ â¢s various forms and uses, including special passports granted to government officials, diplomats, and even private citizens embarking on adventurous expeditions. The book goes beyond a mere chronicle of passport regulations, examining the intricate web of international law and diplomatic protocol surrounding this seemingly mundane document. It sheds light on how the passport has served as a symbol of national identity and a tool for facilitating global travel and trade. The author analyzes the significance of the visa, examining how different nations have implemented and utilized this crucial element of passport control. Throughout the book, the author meticulously details the evolving rules and procedures governing passport issuance, including the requirement for an oath of allegiance and the establishment of passport fees. By shedding light on the historical practices and legal intricacies surrounding the American passport, the book offers valuable insight into the broader development of international relations and the evolving nature of citizenship. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331078494_0
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