Episode 3 of 3
International Recognition
- When
- 1848 to 1862
- Where
- Liberia
The United Kingdom recognized Liberia in 1848, followed by France in 1848 or 1852, while the United States recognized it in 1862.
It took several years for other nations to recognize Liberia's independence. The United Kingdom was the first country to recognize Liberia as an independent country in 1848, followed by France in 1848 or 1852. The United States did not recognize Liberia until February 5, 1862.
Sources
- History of Liberia Wikipedia
- Joseph Jenkins Roberts Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
- Liberia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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