The purpose of Washington's neutrality proclamation, issued on April 22, 1793, was to declare the United States' official position of neutrality in the ongoing conflict between France and Great Britain. The proclamation stated that the United States would not take sides in the war and emphasized the importance of maintaining peaceful relations with all nations involved. It aimed to avoid being dragged into the conflict and to protect American interests, as well as to prevent potential divisions within the country between supporters of France and supporters of Britain.
