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Proclamation of Neutrality
A formal proclamation issued by George Washington, the Proclamation of Neutrality declared America neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain. -
Jay's Treaty
A Treaty made in hopes to amend certain issues with Britain, specifically the British occupation of the Northern forts and the mistreatment of American commerce and markets. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington willingly forfeited his role as president and seized the publicity to leave America with his concerns about her future. His concerns are expressed in his Farewell Address, those being the division of political parties, alliances with foreign nations, and civil disputes leading to the destruction of the nation. -
War of 1812
Conflicts between America and Britain grew to an all time high early the year of 1812. This eventually lead to all out War, making Madison the first president in American history to declare war. -
The Reagan Doctrine
The Reagan Doctrine was announced as a plan for America to assist any Democratic nations in defending their freedom. In Reagan's words, “Freedom is not the sole prerogative of a chosen few; it is the universal right of all God’s children.” With this doctrine, America became deeply involved with rest of the world. -
The Iran-Contra Affair
The Contras were an anti-Sandinista force founded, funded, and run by the U.S. CIA. To fund the Contra war in Nicaragua, the U.S. sold weapons to Iran, some of the proceeds of which went covertly to the Contras. The Boland Amendment specifically prohibited any assistance in the Contra war, meaning that the CIA and Reagan administration had broken the law.
