1765 : Chief Pontiac Signs Peace Treaty

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August 17, 2024 all-day
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On Aug. 17, 1765, Ottawa Chief Pontiac signed a peace treaty with the British, putting an end to hostilities between the two nations. The treaty came after Pontiac’s siege of Fort Detroit, in which the Chief killed or captured 600 people.

Source: MIRS Capitol Capsule