Events 921 – Treaty of Bonn: The Frankish kings Charles the Simple and Henry the Fowler sign a peace treaty or ‘pact of friendship’ (amicitia), to recognize their borders along the Rhine. 1426 – Lam Sơn uprising: Lam Sơn rebels emerge victorious against the Ming army in the Battle of Tốt Động – Chúc Động… Read More
Introduction The War Powers Resolution (also known as the War Powers Resolution of 1973 or the War Powers Act; long title ‘Joint resolution concerning the War powers of Congress and the President’) (50 U.S.C. 1541-1548) is a federal law intended to check the US president’s power to commit the United States to an armed conflict… Read More
Introduction Memorial Day (previously, but now seldom, called Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honouring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is now observed on the last Monday of May, having been observed on 30 May from 1868… Read More
Introduction Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on 11 November, for honouring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces (and were discharged under conditions other than dishonourable). It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance… Read More
Introduction Women Veterans Day is observed on 12 June in the United States, a date chosen to mark the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. The date is not recognised nationally, but is recognised by a number of states, either through legislation or proclamation, and organisations. The stated goal of Women Veterans Day… Read More
Introduction In the United States, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. It falls near the end of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May and ends on the third Sunday of May (the fourth if the month begins on a Sunday, as in 2016). Background First… Read More
Introduction The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought on 07 November 1811, in Battle Ground, Indiana between American forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory and Indian forces associated with Shawnee leader Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa (commonly known as “The Prophet”), leaders of a confederacy of various tribes who opposed European-American… Read More
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