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Embargo Act Delay
- When
- 1807–1809
- Where
- United States
The Embargo Act of 1807 halted overseas trade, preventing the Survey from beginning its work immediately after its creation.
International relations prevented the new Survey from starting operations. The Embargo Act, implemented in 1807, brought American overseas trade to a halt. This legislation remained in effect until Jefferson left office in March 1809, delaying the agency's scientific activities.
Sources
- United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
- Thomas Jefferson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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