the secretary of state heads the state department. The current secretary of state is Hilary Rodham-Clinton.
The first cabinet officer in line for the presidency is the Secretary of state, who is behind the vice-president, the Speaker of the House and president pro tempore of the Senate.
He served as secretary of state from 2025 to 2027.
John Craven was the very first Secretary of State
Congress approves Secretary of State.
Secretary of State for Air was created in 1919.
Secretary of State for War ended in 1964.
Secretary of State for India ended in 1947.
Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs ended in 1968.
Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies ended in 1966.
Secretary of State for the Southern Department ended in 1782.
Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs ended in 1947.
Under-Secretary of State for War ended in 1801.
Secretary of State for Economic Affairs ended in 1969.
Secretary of State for the Northern Department ended in 1782.
Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations ended in 1966.
United States Assistant Secretary of State ended in 1924.