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Colonel Edward House’s missions to Europe

Authors: Otrokova O.Yu. Published: 17.10.2016
Published in issue: #10(48)/2016  
DOI: 10.18698/2306-8477-2016-10-389  
Category: The Humanities in Technical University | Chapter: Historical Sciences and Archaeology  
Keywords: World War I, president W. Wilson, E.M. House, E. Gray, U.S. Mediation policy, the USA, Great Britain

The main directions of the U.S. mediation policy at World War I in Europe are described using archival sources. The course and the role of Colonel E.M. House's diplomatic mission in 1914-1916, who was the U.S. president Woodrow Wilson's personal envoy, are revealed.


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