6th February 1778: France and the US sign the first treaties that recognise American independence

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6th February 2020

6th February 1778: France and the US sign the first treaties that recognise American independence

France and the United States signed the first two treaties ever negotiated by the American government, and which formally recognised the independence of the United States.

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#Louis XVI
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