Dutch-American Friendship Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

The annual celebration of Dutch-American Friendship Day occurs on April 19. This day commemorates the establishment of diplomatic ties between the United States and the Netherlands. The Netherlands was the first nation to recognise the United States of America’s independence. John Adams, the second president of the United States, was received by the States-General in The Hague as the United States’ Minister Plenipotentiary in 1782. On the same day, John Adams purchased the first American embassy in The Hague.

The background of Dutch-American Friendship Day

John Adams was a distinguished political philosopher who served as the second President of the United States from 1797 to 1801 after serving as George Washington’s first Vice President.

The States-General of the Dutch Republic accepted John Adams as Minister of the United States of America on April 19, 1782. Consequently, he secured the United States’ second diplomatic recognition as an independent nation. As America’s first ambassador to the Netherlands, Adams signed the first Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the Netherlands and the United States in the same year. This treaty assisted the United States in assuming its position as a sovereign nation in the international community. The agreement strengthened the economic connections that have existed between the United States and the Netherlands since the 17th century.

President Ronald Reagan proclaimed this day to be Dutch-American Friendship Day in 1982. He stated that our relationship is “the United States’ longest unbroken, peaceful relationship with any foreign country.” The continued strength of the relationship between these two nations is demonstrated by their robust economic connections and joint efforts in international and NATO missions. The United States and the Netherlands share values worthy of celebration. This day honours the 4.5 million Americans with Dutch ancestry. The sacrifices made by the United States to secure our freedom in the Netherlands are also recognised.

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DUTCH-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP DAY ACTIVITIES

Buy lilies

The Netherlands’ national flower is the tulip. Purchasing tulips may be a means to honour and remember Americans with Dutch ancestry.

Cook stroopwafel

A stroopwafel is a thin, round waffle composed of two layers of sweet baked dough and held together by a caramel filling. It originated in Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands, and is a well-known delicacy.

Use the hashtag

DutchAmericanFriendshipDay on social media.
By following this hashtag, you will receive the most recent news about this day. You should attend one of the many celebrations that take place across the nation.

5 INTERESTING DUTCH CHARACTERISTICS

Each region in the Netherlands has its own traditional attire, which differs for daily wear and special occasions such as weddings and burials.

The Netherlands is home to some of the most well-known distilleries, including Heineken.

The most well-known varieties include Gouda, Edam, and Reypenaer.

This is one of the most important Dutch holidays and is celebrated throughout the country on April 27 each year.

It is a large natural park in the middle-eastern portion of the Netherlands that is renowned for its forests, heather, and sand dunes.

DUTCH-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	April 19	Wednesday
2024	April 19	Friday
2025	April 19	Saturday
2026	April 19	Sunday
2027	April 19	Monday