As America's most self-conscious section, the South has exercised an important and often decisive influence on U.S. foreign relations, but the extent of this influence has been largely unexplored by h
The Civil War marked a significant turning point in American history -- not only for the United States itself but also for its relations with foreign powers both during and after the conflict. The fri
To fully comprehend the Vietnam War, it is essential to understand the central role that southerners played in the nation's commitment to the war, in the conflict's duration, and in the fighting itsel
In the midst of the Vietnam War, two titans of the Senate, J. William Fulbright and John C. Stennis, held public hearings to debate the conflict's future. Their shared aim was to alter the Johnson adm
In February 1966, at the height of the Vietnam War, J. William Fullbright, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held hearings on the war, hoping that they could be used to pressure Presiden
Donald A. Rakestraw focuses on Daniel Webster’s critical diplomatic efforts. His domestic resumé garnered him the title “Defender of the Constitution,” while his adroit handli
