Prior to the creation of the position of Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs in August 1959, the Deputy Under Secretary for Political Affairs assisted the Secretary and Under Secretary of State in the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy.
Vor der Schaffung der Position des Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs im August 1959 unterstützte der Deputy Under Secretary for Political Affairs den Außenminister und den Vizeaußenminister in der Formulierung und Ausführung der US-Außenpolitik.