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In april of 1793, president george washington issued a proclamation saying the united states would not take sides in the war between england and france. What was this known as?.

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This would be known as the Proclamation of Neutrality. France declared war on Britain during what was known as the French Revolution. The French called for American support, but Washington refused. This would be reflected in Washington's Farewell Address when he called for the avoidance of foreign intervention from the United States.

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