On July 2, 1839, Mende captives being transported on the Spanish schooner La Amistad revolted, seized the vessel off the coast of Cuba, and attempted to navigate it back to Africa.
The incident precipitated a complex international and legal crisis that soon involved U.S. authorities, challenged slavery and maritime law, and ultimately produced a landmark court case with major diplomatic implications for the Van Buren administration.
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Trump announced the lifting of certain sanctions on Iran, enabling dollar transactions.
Trump announced the waiver of certain sanctions on Iran while emphasizing the need for compliance with the nuclear agreement.
China responds to U.S. sanctions by imposing its own restrictions on American companies.
Trump's new Iran agreement includes sanctions relief, a significant shift from previous policy.