Chad: U.S. Recognition and Diplomatic Relations since 1776

Summary

The United States recognized the Republic of Chad on August 11, 1960, in a congratulatory message from President Dwight D. Eisenhower to Prime Minister Tombalbaye.

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Recognition

U.S. Recognition of Chad’s Independence, 1960

The United States recognized the Republic of Chad on August 11, 1960, in a congratulatory message from President Dwight D. Eisenhower to Prime Minister Tombalbaye. On that date, Chad’s independence from French Equatorial Africa was proclaimed.

Diplomatic Relations

Establishment of Diplomatic Relations, 1960

Diplomatic relations were established on August 11, 1960, when the American Consul at Brazzaville, Alan W. Lukens, presented his credentials as Charge d’Affaires.

Establishment of the American Embassy in Chad, 1961

Embassy Fort Lamy (now N’Djamena) was established on February 1, 1961, with Frederic L. Chapin as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim.

American Embassy Closed, 1980

The Embassy in N’Djamena was closed on March 24, 1980, when American diplomatic personnel were evacuated following the outbreak of heavy fighting in the city.

American Embassy Reopened, 1982

The Embassy in N’Djamena was reopened on January 15, 1982, with John Blane as Principal Officer and Chargé d’Affaires ad interim.

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