Consul is a government representative residing in foreign country. Term evolved from ancient Greek proxenos, who hosted foreign ambassadors. Roman Republic and Empire had highest magistrates called consuls
Department headquartered in Harry S. Truman Building in Foggy Bottom, Washington. Secretary of State reports directly to president and serves as chief diplomat. Currently led by Antony Blinken, appointed in 2021
Congress held in Vienna from September 1814 to June 1815 after Napoleon's defeat. Metternich chaired meetings to discuss European political order after Napoleonic Wars. Aimed to create long-term peace plan through negotiations
Treaty signed on June 28, 1919, ending World War I between Germany and Allies. Signed five years after Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination. Germany was not allowed to participate in negotiations before signing
Vatican City became independent from Italy in 1929 through Lateran Treaty. Area covers 49 hectares with population of about 764 (2023). Name "Vatican" derives from Etruscan settlement in Roman Ager Vaticanus. Contains St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Museums
League established in January 1920 to promote world peace after WWI. Wilson's 14 points aimed to eliminate secret diplomacy and promote democracy. Primary purpose was to protect territorial integrity and prevent aggression