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Pig War
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English
thumb|right|250px|Pig War disputed boundaries
Proper noun
pig war 1
en historical A diplomatic dispute involving the United States and the United Kingdom over the Oregon Treaty boundary around the San Juan Islands, which began with an American farmer shooting a British company's pig in 1859.National Park Service - The Pig WarVouri, Mike. (2013). The Pig War: Standoff at Griffin Bay. Discover Your Northwest. 0914019627
Synonyms
en Pig and Potato War
en Pig Episode
en Northwestern Boundary Dispute
en San Juan Boundary Dispute
References
en History of the United States Pigs Wars Washington, USA