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United States -- Foreign relations -- 1977-1981

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Kwangju Incident records

 Collection
Call Number: MS 1766
Abstract:

The records are comprised of photocopies of telegrams between the United States Embassy in Seoul and the U.S. State Department before, during, and after the Kwangju Uprising of 1980. The telegrams primarily discuss the stability of Seoul's government and human rights. Particular topics include the use of martial law, the restructuring of the government, the formation of a constitution, the arrests of dissidents, the trials of political prisoners, student protests, and labor issues.

Dates: 1979-1980

Cyrus R. and Grace Sloane Vance papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 1664
Abstract: The Vance papers primarily document Cyrus R. Vance's professional and personal activities. Of particular significance are background materials, correspondence, position papers, and handwritten meeting notes relating to SALT II negotiation between the United States and the Soviet Union; the Camp David Summit and the signing of the Middle East Peace Treaty; diplomatic relations with the Far East, especially China; and negotiations to release the American hostages in Iran. Proposals, reports,...
Dates: 1919-2005