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An essay is presented which discusses significant contributions of historian David F. Schmitz to the analysis of U.S. foreign relations historiography. It explored his criticisms on U.S. foreign policy implementation by then U.S. President Richard Nixon, his publication of books about the Vietnam War such as "Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War: The End of the American Century" and "The Tet Offensive: Politics, War, and Public Opinion," and his outlook on the outcome of the Vietnam War.

An essay is presented which discusses scholarship and legacy of historian David F. Schmitz particularly his significant contributions to U.S. foreign relations historiography. Topics explored include his publication of books on historical subjects such as World War II and the Vietnam War, the accomplishments he earned as a history teacher and author, and his criticisms of American foreign policy development and implementation.

The author explores the roundtable discussion at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association (AHA) which focused on his significant contributions to U.S. foreign relations historiography. Topics addressed include his publication of books on history subjects such as the Vietnam War and U.S. foreign policy, the way his foreign policy professors influenced his historiographical work, and his response to the critical reviews earned by his books.

The article discusses the study and publication of local history in New York State. The appointment of official historians by local governments during the bicentennial of the U.S. Revolution is described. The need for training programs for local historians is argued for, as is the importance of a stronger State Historian for historic preservation efforts.. The establishment of an annual conference on New York State history is cited as evidence of the popularity of local history in the state. The development of state historical societies is also explained.

The article reports developments related to historical societies in the U.S. The 2006 annual reports for the Pacific Coast branch of the American Historical Association will be published in the November 2007 issue of the "Pacific Historical Review." The National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship for the 2007-2008 academic year has been awarded to Laird M. Easton of California State University. The Western History Association (WHA) invites proposals for papers for their 2008 conference theme "Risky Business."