On December 17, 1777, France formally recognized the United States of America.
The 17th of December, 1819, was the day Simon Bolivar declared the independence of the Republic of Gran Colombia in Angostura.
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I remember learning about Simon Bolivar in high school. I don’t remember being taught the date that France recognized the United States. But heck, I am 73. I can’t remember everything…