History of The Anti-French Sentiment in The United States
During much of the history of the United States, sentiment towards the French people tended to be positive, especially during the American Revolution and aftermath, the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, late 19th century (see Statue of Liberty below), during the first half of the 20th century (as allies during the World War 1 and II periods), and during the 1990s and early 21st century when France participated in both the 1991 Iraq Gulf War (as Operation Daguet) and the War in Afghanistan. Negative sentiment to France or the French people have occurred during the XYZ Affair and Quasi-War (with a risk of war over impressment), the presidency of Charles de Gaulle (to a limited extent compared to the previous, primarily over the structure of NATO), and immediately preceding the 2003 Iraq War (greatly, with numerous politicians including some in the United States Congress and political commentators demonstrating anti-French sentiment – see below).
France and the United States have fought four major global wars (and numerous other conflicts) together: American Revolution, War of 1812, World War I, and World War II. France is the only European Great Power to have never fought a war against the United States – Britain (American Revolution and War of 1812), Spain (Spanish-American War), Germany (World War I and II) and Prussia (significant number of mercenary troops deployed in the American Revolution), Russia/Soviet Union (Cold War, Vietnam War, Korean War involvement, etc.), and Italy (World War II).
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