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Washington's presidency
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Proclamation of Neutrality
A proclamation issued by George Washington that declared that the United States would not be forming any alliances and would remain neutral in the event of any conflict. This was the first event that would show Washington's neutral foreign policy. -
Jay's Treaty
During Washington’s presidency, the Jay’s Treaty was signed. This treaty aimed for better relationships with Britain and to get them to stop attacking American ships. -
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Monroe's Presidency
From when Monroe was inaugurated to when the next president, John Quincy Adams, assumed the title. -
Adams-Onis Treaty
The Adams-Onis treaty was a treaty negotiated with Spain during Monroe’s presidency. It gave Florida to the United States and redrew western borders. This gives European countries less control over America. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was a foreign policy statement that was issued to declare that no European countries had the right to interfere with affairs or make claims on land in North or South America and that if they left the Americas alone, then America would not interfere with them. This doctrine was a revolutionary document that shaped American foreign policy for years, sticking to George Washington’s theme of neutrality. -
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Nixon's Presidency
Nixon’s Presidency, from inauguration to resignation. -
Shanghai Communique
The Shanghai Communique occurred when Nixon went to China to speak of matters that concerned each other. In many issues in which they disagreed, they attempted to either compromise or just sort of agree to disagree. This is like the Monroe doctrine and Washington’s neutral standpoint. -
Paris Peace Accords
Nixon signed the Paris Peace Accords to end the USA’s involvement in the Vietnam War. This ceasefire displayed a moment of Nixon’s desire for neutrality and his intention to stay out of other countries’ affairs, similar to the policies of Washington and Monroe. -
Yom Kippur War
Due to America’s help in the Yom Kippur War, Israel won the war, strengthening ties between it and the United States. This is not similar to Monroe or Washington, as it is the polar opposite of neutrality and forged an alliance with a foreign nation.
