Morocco was the world’s first nation to recognize the United States of America. In December 1777—before the Revolutionary War had been won, before the Constitution had been written, before American power was anything more than ambition —Morocco’s Sultan Mohammed III issued a decree opening Moroccan ports to US ships. It was a quiet signal to the world that he believed the young republic deserved a place among nations.
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As the United States and others around the world prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it is important to know how the Revolution has been interpreted and the legacy of this historical drama for America’s future.
