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Articles 1 - 28 of 28
Full-Text Articles in Political History
The Nixon Administration And American Foreign Relations, Luke A. Nichter
The Nixon Administration And American Foreign Relations, Luke A. Nichter
Presidential Studies Faculty Books and Book Chapters
Assessments of President Richard Nixon’s foreign policy continue to evolve as scholars tap new possibilities for research. Due to the long wait before national security records are declassified by the National Archives and made available to researchers and the public, only in recent decades has the excavation of the Nixon administration’s engagement with the world started to become well documented. As more records are released by the National Archives (including potentially 700 hours of Nixon’s secret White House tapes that remain closed), scholarly understanding of the Nixon presidency is likely to continue changing. Thus far, historians have pointed to four …
Totalitarian Science And Technology, Paul R. Josephson
Totalitarian Science And Technology, Paul R. Josephson
Faculty Books
In Totalitarian Science and Technology Paul Josephson considers how physicists, biologists, and engineers have fared in totalitarian regimes. Adolph Hitler and Joseph Stalin relied on scientists and engineers to build the infrastructure of their states. The military power of their regimes was largely based on the discovery of physicists and biologists. They sought to use biology to transform nature, including their citizens, with murderous effect in Nazi Germany. They expected scientists to devote themselves entirely to the goals of the state, and were intolerant of deviation from state-sponsored programs and ideology. As a result, physicists, biologists, and engineers suffered from …
Memorandum On Far Eastern Policy, May 22, 1933, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Memorandum On Far Eastern Policy, May 22, 1933, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Documents, 1919-1938
A typed copy of a memorandum on Far Eastern Policy by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated May 22, 1933. Within, Wilson writes on the current state of the Japan-Manchuria conflict.
Outline Of The Far Eastern Crisis, February 2, 1932, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Outline Of The Far Eastern Crisis, February 2, 1932, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Documents, 1919-1938
A typed copy of a memorandum entitled, "Outline of the Far Eastern Crisis", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson and dated February 2, 1932. Within, Wilson addresses the history of the Far Eastern question, the current state of conflict between China, Japan and Russia and the threat it poses to the Open Door Policy.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Frederick D. Field, March 25, 1931, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Frederick D. Field, March 25, 1931, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Documents, 1919-1938
A typed copy of a letter by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Frederick D. Field, dated March 25, 1931. Within, Wilson answers Field's previous inquiry into Wilson's role within the US government's Far Eastern policies during his time in office.
Letter From Philander Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 19, 1918, Philander C. Knox
Letter From Philander Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 19, 1918, Philander C. Knox
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed letter from Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 19, 1918. Within, Knox writes about his time in Valley Forge and mentions an upcoming report about foreign loans in China.
The Japanese Mission And The War, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
The Japanese Mission And The War, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed copy of an essay entitled, "The Japanese Mission and the War", by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1917. Within, Wilson writes on the upcoming visit to the United States by Ishii Kikujiro, the history of Japan's involvement in the war, and the current politics surrounding Japan and the U.S.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Herbert Parsons, April 1, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Herbert Parsons, April 1, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Other Correspondence
In this copy of a typed letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Herbert Parsons, Huntington-Wilson thanks Parsons for his letter in connection to Wilson's resignation. He thanks Parsons for his well wishes and advice on the Chinese policy and the Crane incident.
Letter From Herbert Parsons To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 20, 1913, Herbert Parsons
Letter From Herbert Parsons To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 20, 1913, Herbert Parsons
Other Correspondence
This handwritten letter from Herbert Parsons to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson advises Wilson to write a history of the State Department's recent dealings with China as well as documenting the incident involving Charles Richard Crane.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Woodrow Wilson, March 19, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Woodrow Wilson, March 19, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Other Correspondence
In this copy of a typed letter to the President, Huntington-Wilson discusses his regret that he must resign from his position of Assistant Secretary of State due to his disagreement with Wilson's policies regarding China and the Far East.
Letter From Philander C. Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 3, 1912, Philander C. Knox
Letter From Philander C. Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 3, 1912, Philander C. Knox
Correspondence With Philander C. Knox
The document is a typed letter from the Secretary of State to Huntington Wilson concerning the appropriations bill and Knox's upcoming vacation.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, September 9, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, September 9, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Correspondence With Philander C. Knox
The document is a copy of a typed letter from Huntington Wilson to the Secretary of State respecting several matters at the State Department while Knox was away, including strategies in Panama and a loan to China.
Memorandum On The American Loan To Honduras, February 26, 1911, Unknown
Memorandum On The American Loan To Honduras, February 26, 1911, Unknown
Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses
The document is a transcribed copy of a newspaper article from the Washington Star concerning the American loan and interference in Honduras. The loan was made by a group of American bankers, and so the American government also has to ally itself with the Honduras government to protect the interests of its citizens. This interference relies on the backing of the Monroe Doctrine and the idea that the United States should promote peace and prosperity in its neighbors.
Secretary Knox Harnesses Wall Street To Serve American Diplomacy, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Secretary Knox Harnesses Wall Street To Serve American Diplomacy, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses
A typed copy of an essay entitled, "Secretary Knox Harnesses Wall Street to Serve American Diplomacy", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson and dating from circa 1911. Within, Wilson discusses Philander Knox's work in utilizing Wall Street to aid in maintaining the Open Door Policy in China.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, December 23, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, December 23, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Correspondence With Philander C. Knox
The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from Huntington Wilson to the Secretary of State concerning updates on diplomacy in China and Japan.
Memorandum From Hugh S. Gibson To Philander C. Knox, November 12, 1910, Hugh Simons Gibson
Memorandum From Hugh S. Gibson To Philander C. Knox, November 12, 1910, Hugh Simons Gibson
Correspondence With Philander C. Knox
The document is a typed memorandum from Hugh S. Gibson to the Secretary of State concerning the leaking of information from officers of the Navy and War Departments.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, August 12, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, August 12, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Correspondence With Philander C. Knox
The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from Huntington Wilson to the Secretary of State concerning a number of diplomatic matters including: the Hukuang Loan; the Chin-Ai railway project; US political pressure in Nicaragua and the strength of President Madriz; the Honduras loan; vacancies at the Embassy in Mexico; and the Peru-Ecuador mediation.
Memorandum On The Chin-Ai Project, August 1910, Unknown
Memorandum On The Chin-Ai Project, August 1910, Unknown
Other Correspondence
The document is a copy of a memorandum on the Chin-Ai railway project in China. It discusses a meeting with representatives from Kuhn, Loeb and Company, the National City Bank, and the First National Bank in which is discussed payment for the project as well as the Hukuang loan and the involvement of other governments, specifically Great Britain and Germany.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, July 15, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, July 15, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Correspondence With Philander C. Knox
The document is a copy of a typed letter from Huntington Wilson to the Secretary of State concerning matters in the East and Near East, including: U.S. interest in building railways in Turkey and China, German and Russian attitudes, mining in Western Siberia and the Jewish question in Russia.
Letter From Philander C. Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, May 20, 1910, Philander C. Knox
Letter From Philander C. Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, May 20, 1910, Philander C. Knox
Correspondence With Philander C. Knox
The document is a typed letter from the Secretary of State to Huntington Wilson outlining a speech on American diplomacy and requesting materials to support and illustrate the proposed points of the speech.
Untitled Essay On Foreign Commerce And Diplomacy, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Untitled Essay On Foreign Commerce And Diplomacy, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses
A typed copy of an untitled essay on foreign commerce and diplomacy written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1910. Within, Wilson writes on current efforts to secure American financial interests internationally.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Hamilton Wright, October 18, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Hamilton Wright, October 18, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Other Correspondence
The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Hamilton Wright confirming the termination of his project at the Department of State.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To J. P. Morgan And Company, July 29, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To J. P. Morgan And Company, July 29, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Other Correspondence
The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to J. P. Morgan and Company concerning a bill for a copy of a book that was sent.
Memorandum Regarding A Congressional Appropriation For The State Department, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Memorandum Regarding A Congressional Appropriation For The State Department, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Organization of the State Department
The document is a typed memorandum concerning the necessity of expanding the State Department, particularly the Bureau of Trade Relations.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Edwin Denby, May 12, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Edwin Denby, May 12, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Other Correspondence
The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Edwin Denby concerning the transfer of his brother Charles Denby, Jr. to a different consular post.
Letter From Elihu Root To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 20, 1905, Elihu Root
Letter From Elihu Root To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 20, 1905, Elihu Root
Early Career Documents
In this typed letter from Secretary of State Elihu Root to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Root advises Wilson to make edits to his "America and the Chinese" article before publication.
America And The Chinese, September, 1905, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
America And The Chinese, September, 1905, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Early Career Documents
In this copy of a typed draft titled "America and the Chinese" Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson describes the causes of increasing anti-American sentiment among the Chinese and Japanese people and suggests diplomatic solutions.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Theodore Roosevelt, September, 1905, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Theodore Roosevelt, September, 1905, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Early Career Documents
In this copy of a typed letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt, Wilson discusses the political and social atmosphere of Japan, noting an increase in anti-American sentiment among the people of Japan as well as Chinese residing in that country. Wilson recommends that Chinese and Japanese students be welcomed to study in the United States and also suggests that the consular service needs a better understanding of languages and trade practices in the Far East. He also expresses that the Japanese have been mistreated in the American press.