Watching the Obama press conference, he states "...France is one of our oldest allies..." Who would actually be our OLDEST ally?

by po_toter

Just as the title asks. Who is our oldest ally? My assumption would be France. Didn't they help us during the war of independence?
Thank you in advance.

Exostrike

Correct, though the Dutch and Spain could claim the title as they worked with the French to supply the revolutionaries. However they were also more focused on the other wars the revolution kicked off in Europe and India almost to the point you can debate they were separate conflicts.

There was also the Vermont Republic if you include that.