United States Secretary of State

United States Secretary of State

The United States Secretary of State implements foreign policy for the U.S. government. Created in 1789, the Cabinet position is analogous to a foreign minister in other countries. The secretary also ensures the protection of citizens, their property, and interests in foreign countries.

About United States Secretary of State in brief

Summary United States Secretary of StateThe United States Secretary of State implements foreign policy for the U.S. government. Created in 1789, the Cabinet position is analogous to a foreign minister in other countries. The current secretary of state is Antony Blinken, who was confirmed on January 26, 2021 by the Senate by a vote of 78-22. Six past secretaries of state — Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Van Buren and Buchanan — have gone on to be elected president.

Others, including Henry Clay, William Seward, James Blaine, William Jennings Bryan, John Kerry, and Hillary Clinton have also campaigned as presidential candidates, either before or after their term of office as Secretary of state. The secretary also ensures the protection of citizens, their property, and interests in foreign countries.