The Foreign Policy Timeline on Facebook


 

The first comprehensive history of U.S. foreign policy on Facebook.

The Foreign Policy Association is proud to announce the launch of the Foreign Policy Timeline on Facebook. 

Utilizing one of the latest tools offered by the popular social media site, the Foreign Policy Timeline begins at the founding of the FPA  in 1918 and offers viewers access to scores of milestones in foreign affairs over the past century.  

The Foreign Policy Timeline also highlights the role of FPA in informing Americans about global affairs throughout the organization's 94 years of existence.  This historical journey consists of more than 300 posts with short descriptions, links to original news sources and multimedia.

According to Robert Nolan, FPA’s editor-in-chief of new media, the Foreign Policy Timeline represents one of many emerging platforms on which  to engage the public, especially young adults, about issues of international importance and historical significance.  

“With so many new resources out there, from online learning to social media, the Facebook Timeline  has allowed the FPA to continue to pioneer at the grass roots - in this case the digital grass roots - level," he said.  "History teaches lessons of past failures and successes, but it can also be subjective. Having a comprehensive, credible and accessible history of foreign policy within Facebook, users not only receive information, but have a chance to discuss and comment on the facts with people from around the world. It’s the globalization of education in action."

The Foreign Policy Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world. Founded in 1918, FPA serves as a catalyst for developing awareness, understanding of, and providing informed opinions on global issues. Through its balanced, nonpartisan programs and publications, the FPA encourages citizens to participate in the foreign policy process.

PRESS CONTACT:
MacDara King
Foreign Policy Association
(212) 481-8100 x 233
[email protected]

 


SEE THE TIMELINE