Tuesday, July 15, 2008

July 15: Lafayette's Second Revolution

On this day in history...

Napoleon surrenders for the last time in 1815.
Nixon announces in 1971, he will go on a "journey for peace" to China, which reveals a rift in the Communist block.
In 1979 Carter gives a speech which later dubbed the "Malaise Speech".


Also On This Day...

Lafayette is selected to lead the Paris National Guard in 1789.

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