This collection of papers by Christian Archibald Herter, a professor of medicine and diplomat, covers a wide range of topics including international relations, public health, and medical research. Herter served as the United States Secretary of State and played a key role in shaping American foreign policy during the 1950s. His papers provide a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by the United States during this crucial period in its history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.