14 mai 1801 - Yusuf Karamini, pasha of Tripoli, declares war on the United States by symbolically cutting down the flagpole at the U.S. consulate.
Description:
This action came after the United States refused to pay more tribute to the Tripolitans in exchange for protection from piracy against American ships.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
14 mai 1801
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 224 ans