The Department of State Weekly Bulletin Collection, 1945-1946 (bulk 1945), consists solely of weekly issues of the Department of State's bulletin. The collection includes the index for January through June of 1945, as well as issues from June 1945 through February 1946. The Bulletins were intended to provide the public and various interest groups with information on foreign relations and the activities of the Department of State and the Foreign Service. Issues include press releases, statements, addresses made by the president, and special articles.