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An informal alliance between the United States and France during the American Revolution, the Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country, and promotes trade between the two nations
Appointed Diplomatic Representative to France
Appointed Ambassador of France
Appointed Diplomatic Representative to France
France declares war against Great Britain
Discovers Hawaii, names them the Sandwich Islands after Lord Sandwich
Begins attending the College of Autun at Brienne
Appointed Commander of the British forces in America
Appointed Commander of the British forces in America
The Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country by France
The Paris Symphony is first performed in Paris.
Congress rejects offers of a British Peace Commission & insists on independence
An informal alliance between the United States and France during the American Revolution, the Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country, and promotes trade between the two nations
Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane & Arthur Lea on behalf of the Americans with the French
Along with its sister document the Treaty of Alliance, one two treaties signed on February 6, 1778 in Paris, France between the United States and France establishing a commercial alliance between these two nations
An informal alliance between the United States and France during the American Revolution, the Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country, and promotes trade between the two nations.
Mutual protection of all vessels and cargo when in US or French jurisdiction. Mutual Most Favored Nation status between France & the USA with regard to commerce and navigation.
The Franco-American Treaty of Amity & Commerce & Treaty of Alliance is signed in Paris. Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane & Arthur Lea on behalf of the Americans with the French.
The Treaty is received by Congress
The Treaty is ratified by Congress
Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane & Arthur Lea on behalf of the Americans with the French
Birth of Jose de San Martin
Anna Maria Mozart dies in Paris while travelling with Wolfgang.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau dies at Ermenonville, aged sixty-six.
Voltaire dies in Paris after returning triumphantly to the city, aged eighty-three.
Commands the Foudroyant
Fights General Washington to a stand off
Serves under Louis Guillouet, comte dOrvilliers at the 1st Battle of Ushant from July 23 to 27
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