A Guide to the United States’ History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Botswana
Summary
The United States recognized Botswana on September 30, 1966, when the American Embassy at Gaberones (Gaborone) was established upon Botswana’s attainment of independence on that same date.
Recognition
U.S. Recognition of Botswana’s Independence, 1966.
The United States recognized Botswana on September 30, 1966, when the American Embassy at Gaberones (Gaborone) was established upon Botswana’s attainment of independence on that same date. Botswana previously had been under British sovereignty as Bechuanaland.
Diplomatic Relations
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and the American Embassy in Botswana, 1966.
Diplomatic relations were established on September 30, 1966, when the American Embassy at Gaberones (Gaborone) was established with Charles H. Pletcher as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim.