apr 22, 1793 - Proclamation of Neutrality

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The Proclamation of Neutrality, issued by President George Washington in 1793, declared the United States neutral in the conflict between Great Britain and revolutionary France, emphasizing its intention to remain friendly and impartial toward both belligerents. This policy set a precedent for American foreign relations by avoiding entanglement in European wars and helped solidify the young nation's sovereignty and stability.

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