1778 ⟶ John Paul Jones Attacks Whitehaven
John Paul Jones, in command of the Ranger, attacks Whitehave...
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1778
1779
⚓️ 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⟶
Naval WarfareJohn Paul JonesWhitehavenBritish IslesAmerican RevolutionRangerPrivateeringMaritime History
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United States🚩 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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