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U.S. Recognition
- When
- 20 May 1856
- Where
- Nicaragua
President Franklin Pierce recognized Walker's regime as the legitimate government of Nicaragua in May 1856.
President Franklin Pierce recognized Walker's regime as the legitimate government of Nicaragua on May 20, 1856. On June 3, the Democratic national convention expressed support of the effort to 'regenerate' Nicaragua, solidifying Walker's political standing.
Sources
- William Walker (filibuster) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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