This week, President Trump announced that the US embassy in Israel would move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Frank and David talk about the history of diplomatic recognition, including:

How the United States sought international recognition during the American Revolution

How the US sought to prevent international recognition of the Confederacy

Why David grew up with a table from the Iranian embassy

Last Drops

Frank: UK opening of Hamilton and Doug Bradburn becoming president of Mount Vernon

David: The John Muir House in Dunbar