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The Logan Act forbids unauthorized citizens from negotiating with foreign governments and was prompted by George Logan entering into talks with the French during the XYZ Affair (which has led to an undeclared war between U.S. and France, from 1798 to 1800). Why did Logan do it?

by /u/LukeInTheSkyWith in /r/AskHistorians

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