LAD #6: Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

The Proclamation of Neutrality, 1793

In his Proclamation of Neutrality, Washington states that the U.S. will "with sincerity and good faith adopt and pursue a conduct friendly and impartial toward the belligerent Powers," meaning that the United States won't take any sides and treat each country (Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain, the United Netherlands, and France) the same. He also warns the citizens of the U.S. not to take any actions which would contradict those actions., and if they do they could be punished by law.