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Croatia
A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, 1776-2008: Croatia
Summary
The United States recognized Croatia as an independent state on April 7, 1992, when the George H.W. Bush Administration announced the decision in a White House statement.
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Recognition
The United States recognized Croatia as an independent state on April 7, 1992, when the George H.W. Bush Administration announced the decision in a White House statement. Croatia had been a constituent part of Yugoslavia.
Diplomatic Relations
Diplomatic relations were established on August 6, 1992, when President George H.W. Bush announced the decision during remarks to the press.
The American Embassy in Zagreb was opened on August 25, 1992, with Ronald Nietzke as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.
Resources
- Croatia in World Wide Diplomatic Archives Index