United States Ambassador To Morocco
This is a list of Ambassadors of the United States to Morocco. Morocco was the first country to recognize the United States of America in 1797, but diplomatic relations were not established until 1905. In 1912 Morocco came under the control of France and Spain as protectorates. The United States did not initially recognize the French and Spanish protectorates over Morocco. However, in 1917 upon U.S. entry into the First World War, the U.S. government recognized the protectorates. The U.S. Minister at Tangier was downgraded to the status of Diplomatic Agent. In 1956 the U. S. recognized Morocco’s independence, established an embassy in Rabat, and appointed a ranking ambassador, Cavendish W. Cannon.
Read more about United States Ambassador To Morocco: Heads of The U.S. Legation At Tangier (1906-1917), Heads of The U.S. Consulate General At Tangier (1917-1933), Heads of The U.S. Legation At Tangier (1933-1956), Heads of The U.S. Embassy At Rabat (1956-present)
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