Washington issues the Proclamation of Neutrality
- When
- April 22, 1793
- Where
- Philadelphia (seat of the federal government)
On April 22, 1793, Washington issued a formal announcement declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain.
The Proclamation of Neutrality was a formal announcement issued by President George Washington on April 22, 1793, declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between revolutionary France and Great Britain. It threatened legal proceedings against any American providing assistance to any country at war. The cabinet unanimously agreed to issue a proclamation forbidding citizens to take part in any hostilities in the seas, on behalf of or against any of the belligerent powers.
Sources
- Proclamation of Neutrality Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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