Qasim Rashid, Esq.Jul 4, 2023

On Dec 20, 1777, the Kingdom of Morocco became the world's first country to recognize U.S. independence. Sultan Mohammed III ordered Moroccan ports to open to American ships & an alliance was built.

Some ignorantly claim that Islam & Muslims are incompatible with America. In truth, America's longest global alliance is with Muslim majority Morocco.

So this July 4th—recognize that America’s greatness is as a secular nation that celebrates people of all faiths & no faith on the tenets of justice.

Show threadtw1tchJul 4, 2023
@QasimRashid thank you for the information.
Show threadCole Minar
@QasimRashid are you sure about that? According to AllThingsLiberty.com the first country to formally recognize the independence of the United States of America was the Kingdom of France. On February 6, 1778, American independence was formally recognized in a double treaty-signing ceremony in Paris. France was followed by the Dutch Republic in 1782 and Spain in 1783.
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Show threadlessertroutJul 5, 2023

@ColeMinar @QasimRashid

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco%E2%80%93United_States_relations#:~:text=On%20December%2020%2C%201777%2C%20the,Declaration%20of%20Independence%20was%20issued. "On December 20, 1777, the Kingdom of Morocco became the first country in the world to recognize United States independence, only a year and a half after the U.S. Declaration of Independence was issued."

Please correct me if I am reading that wrong.

Morocco–United States relations - Wikipedia

Show threadtheurge14Jul 5, 2023

@ColeMinar

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moroccan%E2%80%93American_Treaty_of_Friendship

Moroccan–American Treaty of Friendship - Wikipedia