apr 17, 1808 - Napoleon issues the Bayonne Decree, authorising the French seizure of all U.S. vessels entering French and Italian ports and all ports of the Hanseatic League.

Napoleon conveniently argues that his action helps the United States enforce its new policy prohibiting trade with other nations.

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~ 217 years ago

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