Tag: treaty_of_amity_and_commerce

France and U.S. Forge Alliance in 1778

6 Feb 2026 8:04 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

On February 6, 1778, France and the United States signed pivotal treaties, establishing a commercial and military alliance that recognized American independence and united them against Great Britain.

Politics and Government World Military Federal Government General Politics Europe Trade Treaty of Alliance Treaty of Amity and Commerce American Revolution France Benjamin Franklin Marquis de Lafayette U.S. Library of Congress
1858: United States and Japan Sign the Harris Treaty

29 Jul 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

In 1858, the United States and Japan signed the Harris Treaty, opening Japan to foreign trade and culture. Negotiated by Townsend Harris, it granted Americans extraterritorial rights and religious freedom, fostering diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Politics and Government World Sport Asia Education Harris Treaty Townsend Harris Japan Treaty of Amity and Commerce Tokugawa Regime Diplomacy U.S. Library of Congress