In 1802, in response to Jefferson's request for authority to deal with the pirates, Congress passed "An act for the protection of commerce and seamen of the United States against the Tripolitan cruisers," authorizing the President to "employ such of the armed vessels of the United States as may be judged requisite.
Do you mean october 17 1777 or do you mean the battle of saratoga
It is the United States’ policy of asserting its full
authority over the American continent in 1823. It further states that any attempt
at colonization by European countries on lands in North and South America will
be viewed as an act of aggression by the U.S. government and will be a cause
for intervention.
