On July 27, 1789, the first federal government agency was established: the Department of Foreign Affairs (later renamed the Department of State, more commonly known today as the State Department). The Department of State was originally charged with a broad array of duties, including oversight of the census, copyrights, and the U.S. Mint. Since then, […]

On July 27, 1789, the first federal government agency was established: the Department of Foreign Affairs (later renamed the Department of State, more commonly known today as the State Department). The Department of State was originally charged with a broad array of duties, including oversight of the census, copyrights, and the U.S. Mint. Since then, […]