Monday, June 21, 2010

United States Constitution

The federal United States Constitution being signed222 years ago today, the federal Constitution of those United States was ratified.

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

The Flight to Varennes

Jean Duplessis-Bertaux: Retour de Varennes219 years ago today, the Flight to Varennes commenced.

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German Resignation

Mass demonstration in BerlinSeven baker's dozen years ago today, the republican Cabinet of Germany resigned over the Versailles Treaty.

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At the Tennis Court

Salle des États221 years ago today, the Tennis Court Oath was taken.

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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Good Riddance?

Leonard Raven-Hill: A Good RiddanceFour score and a long dozen years ago today, His Britannic Majesty King George V announced a change of the name of the house – disassocating from the German roots.

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The Emperor of Mexico

Seven score and three years ago today, Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico was brutally murdered.



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Friday, June 18, 2010

The Naturalization Act

Asher Brown Durand: John AdamsTwo centuries and a dozen years ago today, the Naturalization Act was passed.

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Thursday, June 17, 2010

The Petition of Right

The Petition of Right382 years ago today (June 7 in the Julian Calendar), Charles I gave Royal Assent to the Petition of Right.

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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Washington, Rebel Commander

Statue of General George Washington in the 'Republic of France'235 years ago today, George Washington was assigned commander of the rebel army.

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Monday, June 14, 2010

The Flag Day Address

U.S. Flag Day Poster 1917Four score and a long dozen years ago today, the Persona Non Grata of this blog gave a Flag Day address.

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Sunday, June 13, 2010

An Archduke and an Emperor in Konopischt

KonopischtEight dozen years ago today, Emperor Wilhelm II and Archduke Franz Ferdinand concluded talks on the Balkans at Konopischt.

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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Viriginia Declaration of Rights

George MasonEighteen Roughrider's dozen years ago today, the Virginia Declaration of Rights was adopted.

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