Dutch Recognition of American Independence
- When
- April 1782
- Where
- Seat of the States General where recognition was secured
In January 1782 Adams returned to The Hague demanding answers from the States General; in April 1782 the Dutch Republic became the second European country to diplomatically recognize the Continental Congress.
Adams arrived at The Hague in January 1782, recovered and demanding that the States General answer his petitions. Although the Dutch Republic did not enter a formal alliance with the United States and its allies, Adams managed to establish diplomatic relations, making the Dutch Republic the second European country to diplomatically recognize the Continental Congress in April 1782. The legacy row's specific date of April 19, 1782 is not confirmed by the supplied passages, which give only April 1782.
Sources
- John Adams Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
- Dutch Republic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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