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Affair involved an attempted bribe by French diplomats.

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Answer: The XYZ Affair

Explanation: The XYZ Affair (1797-1798) involved an American peace delegation in France, three agents of the French Foreign Minister (labeled as X, Y, and Z in President John Adams' initial communications with Congress), and the French Foreign Minister's demand for a bribe from the American delegation.
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