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America’s first two presidents, George Washington and John Adams, both resolutely adhered to the idea that America should endeavor to stay out of war at all times, and did everything in their power to evade declaring and entering into war. Throughout their reigns, war was ubiquitous in Europe, and many countries (especially Britain and France) made numerous attempts to obtain and secure America’s support. Washington and Adams both believed that America should not …

…avoiding war and presenting the drastic measures taken by Washington and Adams to avoid war. Both of these great men were so tenacious about avoiding war that their efforts to do so could have been the root of a war and of prospective damage to foreign alliances and connections. In conclusion, America’s first foreign policy essentially focused on eschewing war, and Washington and Adams were willing to make all concessions necessary to do so.