Treaty of Tripoli vs Treaty of Paris: A Tale of Two Treaties

Finally, those who use the Treaty of Tripoli to prove that America is not a Christian nation, usually ignore the Treaty of Paris of 1783.   The Treaty of Paris, negotiated by Ben Franklin and John Adams among others, is truly a foundational document for the United States, because by this Treaty England recognized American independence.   And there is no question about the validity or the wording of the Treaty of Paris.   It begins with the words: “In the Name of the most holy and undivided Trinity… .”