Constitution of the United States of America We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and… Read More
The Bill of Rights: Amendments 1-10 to the U.S. Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of… Read More
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Convention between His Most Christian Majesty and the United States of America, for the Purpose of Defining and Establishing the Functions and Privileges of Their Respective Consuls and Vice Consuls – Nov. 14, 1788 His Majesty the Most Christian King and the United States of America, having, by the twenty- ninth article of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce concluded between them, mutually granted… Read More
Contract between the King and the Thirteen United States of North America February 25, 1783 The reestablished peace between the belligerent powers, the advantages of a free commerce to all parts of the globe, and the independence of the thirteen United States of North America,… Read More
Contract Between the King and the Thirteen United States of North America, signed at Versailles July 16, 1782 The King having been pleased to attend to the requests made to him in the name and on behalf of the united provinces of North America for assistance in the… Read More
Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States in the Field – 24 April 1863 Prepared by Francis Lieber, promulgated as General Orders No. 100 by President Lincoln, 24 April 1863. Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States in the Field, prepared… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – The Pact of Paris and the Relationship of the United States to the World Community – October 30, 1935 An Address Delivered over the Columbia Broadcasting System October 30, 1935 THE HONORABLE FRANK B. KELLOGG Former Secretary of State THE right thinking American citizens desire that our country keep… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – The French Embassy to the Department of State – September 25, 1929 The French Embassy to the Department of State 1. Position of France NAVAL SITUATION OF FRANCE AND ITALY 1. No difficulty can arise between France and the United States. 2.… Read More
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The Kellogg-Briand Pact – Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State (Castle) – October 25, 1929. [WASHINGTON,] October 25, 1929. THE SECRETARY: The French Ambassador came to see me this morning to say that, in talking with you the other day, you had said that you… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – Memorandum by the Secretary of State – October 10, 1929 [Washington,] October 10, 1929 The French Ambassador came in to say that the French Government was very warmly pleased with the visit of Mr. MacDonald. and that they considered it a… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – The Multilateral Pact – “Renunciation of War” by Edwin Borchard – 1928 THE MULTILATERAL PACT “RENUNCIATION OF WAR” BY EDWIN BORCHARD (An address delivered at the Williamstown Institute of Politics August 22, 1928) I THE origin of the negotiations between the United… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – Hearings Before the Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate Seventieth Congress on The General Pact for the Renunciation of War signed at Paris – August 27, 1928 General Pact for the Renunciation of War HEARINGS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS UNITED STATES SENATE SEVENTIETH CONGRESS SECOND SESSION ON THE GENERAL PACT FOR THE RENUNCIATION FO WAR,… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – Further Correspondence with Government of the United States Respecting the United States Proposal for the Renunciation of War – 1928 United States No. 2 1928 FURTHER CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES respecting the United States Proposal for the Renunciation of War [In continuation of Cmd. 3109] Presented… Read More
Geneva Convention I – 1949 – Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field – August 12, 1949 Entry Into Force: 21 October 1950. The undersigned Plenipotentiaries of the Governments represented at the Diplomatic Conference held at Geneva from 21 April to 12 August 1949, for the purpose… Read More
Geneva Convention 1929 – Convention Between the United States of America and Other Powers, Relating to Prisoners of War – July 27, 1929 [NOTE – Convention between the United States of America and other powers, relating to prisoners of war. Signed at Geneva, July 27, 1929; ratification advised by the Senate, January 7,… Read More
Hague V – 1907 – Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers and Persons in Case of War on Land October 18, 1907 V CONVENTION RESPECTING THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF NEUTRAL POWERS AND PERSONS IN CASE OF WAR ON LAND With a view to laying down more clearly the rights and duties… Read More
Hague IV – 1907 – Laws and Customs of War on Land – October 18, 1907 IV CONVENTION RESPECTING THE LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND Seeing that, while seeking means to preserve peace and prevent armed conflicts between nations, it is likewise necessary to… Read More
Hague I – 1907 – Pacific Settlement of International Disputes – October 18, 1907 I CONVENTION FOR THE PACIFIC SETTLEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES His Majesty the German Emperor, King of Prussia; the President of the United States of America; the President of the Argentine… Read More
West Virginia State Constitution, 1872 ARTICLE 1. RELATIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES. The State of West Virginia is, and. shall remain, one of the United States of America. The Constitution of the… Read More
Articles of Confederation To all to whom these Presents shall come, we the undersigned Delegates of the States affixed to our Names send greeting. Articles of Confederation and perpetual Union between the states… Read More
