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The Office of the Historian welcomes all comments and queries concerning its publications and will advise on research strategies for U.S. diplomatic history and Department of State history.

Before contacting our office, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions page, which includes answers to many common questions.

Additionally, our website has numerous resources which may answer your questions, including:

• Historical Documents – Foreign Relations of the United States
• Department History
• Countries
• Milestones of U.S. foreign relations
• Resources for teachers

The Office of the Historian can be reached via email at history@state.gov, by phone at 202-955-0259, or by fax at 202-955-0268.