ABSTRACT
A little over 100 years ago the world became embroiled in one of the greatest conflicts in human history: World War I. History is often taught as a series of isolated events with individuals who are captured at specific moments in time. The Monroe Doctrine, crafted in 1823, less than 100 years prior to World War I, reiterated in part that the United States would not interfere in European wars or European affairs. The language of diplomacy often paints countries as large behemoths moving across the world stage to enact policies and actions. Formal Diplomacy relies on the official channels prescribed throughout civil history. Diplomats, often faceless and nameless to the larger public, act on behalf of a head of state in a foreign country for the best interest of their country. Ambassador David R. Francis presented the recognition in person to the Russian Council of Ministers in March of 1917.
