Signing of the Treaty of Tripoli
- When
- 4 November 1796
- Where
- Tripoli
- Part of
- Treaty of Tripoli
Joel Barlow authored the treaty, which was signed at Tripoli on November 4, 1796, under Ambassador David Humphreys' authority.
The Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States of America and the Bey and Subjects of Tripoli of Barbary was authored by Joel Barlow, an ardent Jeffersonian republican. Under the authority of Ambassador David Humphreys, it was signed at Tripoli on November 4, 1796. It was the first treaty between the United States and Tripoli to secure commercial shipping rights and protect American ships in the Mediterranean from Barbary pirates.
Sources
- Treaty of Tripoli Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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