Organized chronologically by presidential administration, this text offers an account of American diplomatic history in the 20th century. It focuses on the personalities and economic, cultural and military factors which influence the politics of US foreign policy. Each chapter presents the key foreign relations problems addressed by a particular presidential administration, and concludes with a short assessment of the accomplishments, events and problems of that administration. The chapters are cross-referenced topically so the reader can follow a particular subject, such as the Vietnam War, through several administrations. The text also includes a list of recommended readings.