Uncle Sam Abroad

"Uncle Sam Abroad" by Jacob Elon Conner is a series of educational lectures delivered by Professor Loyal, designed to teach everyday Americans about the often misunderstood world of the United States' foreign service. The book begins by highlighting how little the average citizen knows about America's dealings with other countries and the important jobs of its representatives overseas. Professor Loyal starts with an introduction to the State Department and the Secretary of State, explaining how these offices were formed and what they do. He points out that their roles are diverse, including managing trade, keeping up relationships with other countries, and helping American citizens who are traveling or living abroad, making it clear how important but complex America's international presence is.