On February 6, 1778, France officially recognizes the United States as an independent nation when officials from both countries meet in Paris to sign two agreements: the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance. The treaties were the very first to be signed by the U.S. government.
VIDEO: The focus of the 2020 presidential election campaign has now moved on to the New Hampshire Democratic primary after confusion over the delayed results from the Iowa caucuses made it difficult for the leading presidential candidates to capitalize on any momentum. New Hampshire’s primary on Tuesday will be the second state contest for the contenders seeking their party’s presidential nomination, but as VOA reports, the race remains very unsettled.