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Secretariat Founding

When: 14 April 1890
Where: Washington, D.C.
Part of: First International Conference of American States begins in Washington, D.C.

The conference established the International Bureau of American Republics on 14 April 1890, the precursor to the OAS.

The creation of a permanent secretariat was a key achievement. Founded on 14 April 1890, the International Bureau of American Republics is celebrated as the Day of the Americas. This body later evolved into the Pan American Union and the Organization of American States.

Sources

First International Conference of American States Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21
Organization of American States Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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