apr 16, 1794 - Special envoy to Britain
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In the hopes of quelling mounting tensions between the United States and Britain, Washington selects Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Jay to serve as a special envoy to Britain, in the hope that he can broker a deal with the British government to improve relations and address American grievances.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 16, 1794
Now
~ 231 years ago