Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Hay Biography and Timeline

Follow John Hay through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

John Hay, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1900–1901Years on this page

1900

Open Door Policy

Secretary of State · Washington · Warfare / Boxer Rebellion

Calls for preserving China's territorial integrity.

Role range: 1900-1901 – 1898-1905

1901

Secretary of State

Secretary of State · Washington DC · Government / Hay Pauncefote Treaty

Signs treaty clearing the way for a United States built canal

Role range: 1901-1901 – 1898-1905

Records, sources and methodology

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