The American Passport: Its History and a Digest of Laws, Rulings and Regulations Governing Its Issuance by the Department of State (Classic Reprint)

The American Passport: Its History and a Digest of Laws, Rulings and Regulations Governing Its Issuance by the Department of State is a clear, historical guide to how U.S. passports began, how they evolved, and how the federal government administers them today. This edition compiles over a century of practice, policy, and official guidance to explain the document that travelers rely on abroad.Explore the origins, purposes, and standard forms of the American passport. Learn how the document has been used, who issues it, and what protections it offers to citizens traveling abroad. The book also summarizes the laws, rulings, and regulations that shaped passport issuance, including the roles of Congress, the State Department, and diplomatic service.Ideal for readers seeking a practical historical reference on travel documents, citizenship, and government procedure, as well as those curious about how international travel is governed from the start to the present. A historical overview of the passport and its place in international travel Digest of laws and regulations governing issuance and use Details on evidence of citizenship, applications, and special cases Insights into the roles of the State Department and diplomatic officersIdeal for readers of history, law, and government, and anyone curious about the rules behind a passport. Read more