Wednesday, September 26, 2012

LAD #6: Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

While war between Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain, the United Netherlands, and France was occurrring, Washington advised The United States to not become involved in this conflict. American citizens who attempted to participate in the war in any way whatsoever were be punished for their actions.  Those who were punished will not be protected by the United States and Washington deemed appropriate the prosecution of the persons who went against the law.  This document was signed by George Washington on April 22, 1793


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