may 10, 1801 - The First Barbary War (1801-1805)
Description:
Undeclared US war against the Barbary Pirates of North AfricaPirates attacked merchant ships, kidnapped crews, and stole goods
Gave the US a reputation of not being able to handle conflict well/appeared as weak
After the US was able to put a dent in the work of the pirates, they gained credibility overseas
Added to timeline:
Date:
may 10, 1801
Now
~ 224 years ago