... John Lauris Blake. KEARSLEY and 9th , 1847. He was Governor of California from March to June of that year ; but subsequently joined the army in Mexico ; and , returning home at the close of the war , died October 31 , 1848 , from the ...
... John Lauris Blake. new cffice , which he performed with his charac- teristic energy , till his constitution and strength completely failed him . He died , March 5th , 1830 In person , Bishop Ravenscroft was large and commanding , with a ...
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" In this third edition Kopp and Naland, both of whom had distinguished careers in the field, provide an authoritative and candid account of the foreign service, exploring the five career tracks--consular, political, economic, management, ...
"Peace is on the floor waiting to be picked up!" pleaded the German ambassador to the United States. This book explains both the strategies and fumbles of people facing a great crossroads of history.
In History Shock: When History Collides with Foreign Relations Dickson offers valuable insights into the daily life of a Foreign Service officer and the work of representing the United States.