Origins of the United States Passport: Part 6

Major advances in the early- to mid-20th Century Origins of the United States Passport: Part 6

The 20th Century in the United States was marked by rapid change and progress, and the realm of passport security and policy was no exception. Let’s delve into this era in U.S. passport history.

In the early 20th century, the United States State Department embarked on a series of progressive passport policies.

In 1925, a significant development occurred as married women were given the choice to include their maiden name followed by the phrase “wife of” on their passport. Origins of the United States Passport: Part 6

By 1926, a transformation in passport design took place with the introduction of a hard-covered booklet-type passport. These booklets were printed on blue-tinted safety paper with ink sensitive to water and light. This innovation led to the printing of separate booklets for each agency, insular possession, and the Foreign Service.

During the same year,

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