LAD #6: Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

Despite the fact that many of the Great Powers of Europe are engaged in warfare, the United States should continue to be friendly and impartial towards the warring groups. Therefore, Washington asks the people of the Untied States that they remain impartial to both sides of the war in Europe and Americans proceed in accordance to their neutrality. Anyone who does not act in accordance to the neutrality will be punished by law if they aid any of the hostile nations. Washington has signed these papers with the seal of the United States on April 22, 1793.

Above: George Washington, speaker of this proclamation.