Charles “Chip” Bohlen (August 30, 1904 – January 1, 1974) served in the Foreign Service from 1929 to 1969 and…
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It was the end of one era and the beginning of another. In August 1947 the British Empire, which had…
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It is remarkable to think that there have been three female Secretaries of State in the last 15 years. However,…