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Mauritania
A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Mauritania
Summary
The United States recognized the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on November 28, 1960, in a congratulatory message from President Dwight D. Eisenhower to Prime Minister Daddah.
Modern Flag of Mauritania
Recognition
The United States recognized the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on November 28, 1960, in a congratulatory message from President Dwight D. Eisenhower to Prime Minister Daddah. Mauritania had been previously under French sovereignty.
Diplomatic Relations
Diplomatic relations were established on November 28, 1960, when Ambassador Henry S. Villard presented his credentials to Prime Minister Daddah. American Ambassadors to Mauritania also were accredited to Senegal, and were resident at Dakar.
The American Embassy at Nouakchott was established on July 14, 1962, with William L. Eagleton, Jr., as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.
Mauritania severed diplomatic relations with the United States on June 7, 1967, in the wake of the June 1967 Arab-Israeli War.
The United States and Mauritania resumed diplomatic relations on December 22, 1969, when they announced the decision in a joint communiqué.
Embassy Nouakchott was reopened on March 4, 1970, with Robert A. Stein as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.
Resources
- Department of State Background Note: Mauritania
- Department of State Country Information: Mauritania
Resources
- Mauritania in World Wide Diplomatic Archives Index