US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Henry Lewis Stimson (1867 1950)
Biography of Henry Lewis Stimson provides and overview of his life and rise to prominence, serving as Secretary of State in President Herbert Hoover's Cabinet from March 28, 1929, until March 4, 1933.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Cordell Hull (1871 1955)
Biography of Cordell Hull who was the longest serving Secretary of State in history, serving under Franklin D. Roosevelt and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945.
US Department of State
Biographies of Secretaries of State: Edward Reilly Stettinius Jr., 1900 1949
Brief biography of Edward Stettinius, Jr. whe served as Secretary of State under Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, overseaing the end of World War II and the creation of the United Nations.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Francis Byrnes (1879 1972)
Biorgraphy of James F. Byrnes who served as Secretary of State under Harry S. Truman during the transition from WWII to the Cold War.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant: Foreign Affairs
From the impressive site by Miller Center about the U.S. presidents, this page details the foreign policy highlights and disasters of the Grant Administration.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Life Before the Presidency
Scroll through this article on the events of James Monroe's life before he became President, to find information about his actions as Secretary of State and Secretary of War in James Madison's Cabinet.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Frank B. Kellogg Biographical
At this site from the Nobel e-Museum, you can learn about the 1929 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Frank Billings Kellogg. This website, in addition to including a biography, provides texts of the Nobel Prize "Presentation Speech" and...
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National Association of Secretaries of State
Provides background information on each state's secretaries of state, a link to each state's secretary of state, and other NASS information.
BBC
Bbc: Profile: Condoleezza Rice
A short biography of the first African-American to serve as Secretary of State. (30 March 2006)
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Why Does the President Need a Cabinet?
Find out why a president needs a cabinet and scroll down to find out about President Washington's first Cabinet.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library: The President's Cabinet
Features a teacher-directed activity that explores the President's Cabinet and the duties of each secretary.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Edmund Randolph Fact Sheet
This site provides some insight into Randolph's family as well as political life.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams
Learn about the life and career of John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), the son of a president, who also served in that office as the 6th President of the United States (1825-1829).
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Founding Fathers: Edmund Randolph
The major focus of this site is Randolph's role in the creation of the Constitution and his views on the structure of the executive branch of government.
Other
Hall of the Secretaries of State: Thomas Jefferson
This resource provides a brief profile account of Jefferson's career as a Secretary of State. It includes a list of notable events during his office.
Black Past
Black Past: Powell, Colin
This encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Colin Powell's life, including his military career and his appointment as Secretary of State.
Black Past
Black Past: Rice, Condoleezza
This encyclopedia entry gives a very concise overview of Condoleezza Rice's professional life, leading up to her being named Secretary of State in George W. Bush's cabinet.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Colin Powell
With this resource, users can discover the story of politician, General Colin Powell, Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. View a photo and read a biography of the African American man who held the highest rank in the...
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Henry Kissinger
Relates the life story of former Secretary of the State, Henry Kissinger who played a very powerful role in the Nixon and Ford administrations. For his work as a peace negotiator he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1973.
Other
Biography Shelf: Short Biography of Condoleezza Rice
An inspiring look at the life of Condoleezza Rice whose determination and focus led her to become the U.S. Secretary of State under the Bush administratrion.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Monroe, James 1758 1831
Summary of the political career of James Monroe, former Delegate and Senator from Virginia and 5th President of the United States. He was also a Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State, and Secretary of War.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Hillary Rodham Clinton Biography
Learn about the life and career of former First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Library of Congress
Loc: John Milton Hay
This site from the Library of Congress provides a very brief biography of U.S. Secretary of State from 1898-1905, John Milton Hay. Includes some photographs.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Timothy Pickering
This site provides a nice portrait of Secretary of War, Timothy Pickering. Biographical information is also included, which discusses Pickering's many political achievements.