Cyrus Vance and His Political Role in the United States of America Until 1976

Abstract

The importance of studying the personality of US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance during the era of President Jimmy Carter (1977-1980), as it is an important figure in the History of the United States of America, and he played an important Role in US Foreign Policy during this Period. The most prominent of his works was his contribution to the Camp David Agreement in 1978, and the Egyptian-(Israeli) peace treaty in 1979, and then the decision to submit his resignation from his position due to his objection to the decision of the military option to release American hostages held by Iran in 1980.Vance completed his university studies in 1939. He was conscripted directly into the military service and remained there Until 1945, after Which he went to Work in a law firm Until he became one of the Partners in the firm, In 1957 he was Chosen as a lawyer in one of The Committees of the US senate. He gained a high reputation within the United States and being a member of the Democratic Party Nominated Vance became the director of the Administration in the US Department of Defense during the era of President John F. Kennedy. In 1962 Vance became the Second Deputy Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara, and then Vance became Deputy Secretary of Defense in 1936. While working in this position, he contributed to solve many Foreign Issues including his Role in Panama and the Canal Crisis, and his Role in Restoring Security to the Dominican Republic following the American intervention. In 1965 and in 1967, Vance resigned from his Position following his Opposition to the Decision to intervene in the United States in Vietnam. He returned to the legal Profession, but President Lyndon Johnson chose him in 1967 as his special delegate. He contributed to solving many international issues, including the Cyprus Issue in 1967, the Korean Peninsula Crisis in 1968 and his role in the Paris talks in 1968 to end the War in Vietnam. In 1974, he became President of the New York City Bar Association and in 1977 President Carter nominated him for the position of Secretary of State.