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the united states ,too,had to pay tribute to the Barbary coast state. the ruler of Tripoli, how ever, did not think it was enough.
There is a city known as Tripoli in three countries: Lebanon, Libya, and the United States.
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The United States Marine Corps. That's why there song says "to the shores of Tripoli."
The United States Marines attacked the shores of Tripoli in 1805 during the First Barbary War. This conflict was fought between the United States and the Barbary States of North Africa, including Tripoli, which were demanding tribute payments for safe passage in the Mediterranean Sea.
Jefferson chose to blockade Tripoli, which was one of the Barbary States, in 1801. The blockade was a response to Tripoli's demand for increased tribute payments from the United States. This ultimately led to the First Barbary War.
Tripoli declared war on the United States after the US refused to pay a bribe.
Tripoli was the Barbary Coast state that declared war on the United States in 1801
The US Navy was the primary force. US Marines stationed on the ships participated in a number of shore engagements against the Barbary Pirates, which is the reason that 'the Shores of Tripoli' are commemorated in the Marine Corps Hymn.
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