Even before the election of George Washington, the United States was already speaking to Europe.
In this introductory episode, we look back at the American origins, from the first European explorations to the birth of the young republic, and at the historical foundations of the transatlantic relationship.
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George Washington - 1789-1797.

As the first President of the United States, George Washington faced a divided Europe and a fragile young republic. In this episode, we explore how Washington shaped early American foreign policy, from neutrality to diplomacy, and how the United States defined its place vis-à-vis European powers at the end of the 18th century.

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John Adams - 1797-1801.

After George Washington, the United States enters an era of tension and division.
In this episode, we explore the presidency of John Adams, a president under siege from partisan conflict and European turmoil, caught between revolutionary France and Great Britain. A pivotal moment when the young republic asserts its diplomatic independence—at a high political cost.

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