The Department Of State; Address Of Hon. Philander C. Knox Before The National Civic Federation, New York, N.Y., December 11, 1911

C Knox, Philander

ISBN 10: 9354449220 / ISBN 13: 9789354449222

Published by Alpha Edition, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Department Of State; Address Of Hon. Philander C. Knox Before The National Civic Federation, New York, N.Y., December 11, 1911
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9354449220
• ISBN 13: 9789354449222
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

On 11 December 1911, US Secretary of State Philander C. Knox stood before the National Civic Federation in New York to explain, defend, and reimagine the work of the Department of State. These words shaped a department. This historical political speech, delivered at the height of the Taft administration, opens a rare window into early 20th century America at the moment its diplomacy, trade policy, and consular service were being bound into a coherent vision of United States foreign policy. As an official US government document, it speaks plainly about power, responsibility, and the growing reach of American diplomacy and governance, making it an indispensable diplomatic history primary source. Grounded in Progressive Era politics, Knox's address traces the evolving role of the State Department in arbitration, treaty-making, commercial protection, and the management of a rapidly expanding diplomatic corps. Readers interested in state department history, Taft administration foreign policy, and American foreign policy classics will find clear contemporary arguments rather than retrospective commentary, ideal for researchers of diplomatic history as well as engaged general readers. Frequently adopted as college political science reading, it offers a direct encounter with the assumptions and ambitions that guided American diplomacy in the years before the First World War. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.