Inside the Vault: The Treaty of Paris

Inside the Vault: The Treaty of Paris

Inside the Vault: The Treaty of Paris

More than 240 years ago, the United States became independent from England when the Treaty of Paris officially ended the Revolutionary War. On September 7, 2023, our curators discussed and examined key parts of the treaty with Dr. Eliga Gould of the University of New Hampshire. This program was made possible by the Fund for the Endowment of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms.

Download the slides from the program here.

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  • 2:38–6:36: Today’s Documents
  • 06:37–12:46: The American Revolution
  • 12:47–25:14:Benjamin Franklin
  • 25:15–34:18 The American Revolution
  • 34:19–41:41: Peace Negotiations
  • 41:42–42:28: Benjamin Franklin’s copy of the Treaty of Paris
  • 42:28–45:12: The Peace Settlement
  • 45:12–49:07: The End of the War

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