Every Citizen a Statesman

Every Citizen a Statesman explores the history of efforts to create a more democratic approach to U.S. foreign policy, highlighting how these initiatives aimed to engage ordinary Americans in global affairs. Once supported by foundations and civic groups, these efforts declined by the 1960s, leading to a widening divide between policymakers and the public. The book examines how this shift contributed to the enduring elitism that characterizes American foreign policy today.