1778 ⟶ France Recognizes the United States Flag
France is the first foreign country to recognise the flag of...
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🚩 France Recognizes the United States Flag
France is the first foreign country to recognise the flag of the United States, on the ship of John Paul Jones⟶
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United States🤝 Treaty of Amity and Commerce and Treaty of Alliance with France
American alliance with France with Treaty of Amity and Commerce and Treaty of Alliance⟶
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FranceUnited States🇫🇷 France Declares War on Great Britain
France declares war on Great Britain, starting the Anglo-French War and formally allying with the United States⟶
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United KingdomUnited States⚓️ John Paul Jones Attacks Whitehaven
John Paul Jones, in command of the Ranger, attacks Whitehaven in England, America's first naval engagement outside North America⟶
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🗳️ United States Constitution Ratified
United States Constitution ratified⟶
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