As the government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian Religion, - as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Musselmen [Muslims], - and as the said States never have entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mehomitan [Islamic] nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.
- Treaty of Peace and Friendship with Tripoli
Signed at Tripoli November 4, 1796, and at Algiers January 3, 1797. Submitted to the United States Senate May 29, 1797. Ratified by the United States Senate and signed into law by President John Adams June 10, 1797.
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Cheers,
Michael