apr 23, 1793 - Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
Description:
Washington's declaration that the U.S. would not take sides after the French Revolution touched off a war between France and a coalition consisting primarily of England, Austria and Prussia. Washington's Proclamation was a violation of the Franco-American Treaty of 1778.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 23, 1793
Now
~ 232 years ago