The Treaty of Marrakech

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Friendship with Morocco 1787-1987 USA)2 ^22 JUL HASHINGT 17 1987 20066 DC

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THE TREATY OF MARRAKECH First Day of Issue: July 18, 1987 First Issue Location: Washington, D.C. Morocco was among the first nations to recognize the independence of the United States after the Revolution- ary War. As the new nation began to trade with Europe and the Middle East, her ships were often attacked by the Barbary Pirates of Tunis and Tripoli. After unsuccess- ful negotiations between John Adams and the Tripoli government, the American Congress sent Thomas Barclay to neighboring Morocco to negotiate a separate treaty of peace and friendship. Moroccan Emperor Sidi Mohammed III, agreed to provide safe harbor for Ameri- can merchant vessels — and to intercede when they were seized by the Barbary states. Barclay conceded to the Emperor's demand for a nominal annual monetary tribute. Thus, an agreement was reached. In Morocco's capital, Marrakech, on June 23, 1786, the Treaty of Marrakech was signed. The next summer, on July 18, 1787, the treaty of peace and friendship was ratified by Congress and thus began the longest unbroken amity treaty in American diplomatic history. No. 87-74 ©1987 The Maximum Card Collection A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007 Original painting by John Swatsley.