To the Shores of Tripoli E39: The Marines Who Won, The Diplomats Who Lost
Lear’s deal handed Yusuf a way out of certain defeat, allowing him to save face and retain power. The United States agreed to pay Yusuf $60,000 for the Philadelphia prisoners, withdraw from Derne, and leave Hamet’s fate to chance.
This episode examines the fallout of that decision—how Eaton fought back, how Yusuf solidified his rule, and how the news was taken back home.
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