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Event war Africa

First Barbary War

1801 CE – 1805 CE

The young United States fought its first overseas war against the Barbary pirates of North Africa who demanded tribute for safe passage.

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War between United States and the Barbary states, 1801–1805

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Conflict · Africa

First Barbary War

1801 CE – 1805 CE

The young United States fought its first overseas war against the Barbary pirates of North Africa who demanded tribute for safe passage. The war produced the Marines' famous march 'to the shores of Tripoli' and established the U.S. as a naval power willing to project force abroad.

Standing in 1801 CE

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