So, in other words, it is impossible that the Star Spangled Banner was played at the 1896 Olympics. The only anthem played at the 1896 Olympics was the Greek anthem (because they were the host country). The Olympic anthem wasn't used until the 1960 games. So, to sum it up, TV is very unreliable and should be used when seeking drama, not fact ...

Dec 15, 2020 · In 1931, a congressional resolution designated that "[t]he composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem." Unfortunately there isn't any other clarifying language as to exactly what the lyrics are.

Oct 28, 2016 · The new system distinguished / discriminated according to national origin. That would take time to implement, but the bill's authors clearly did not want to wait to restrict immigration. Even on the basis of 1920 data, the new formula also imposed a tighter quota overall than the old formula applied to the 1890 data.

Oct 22, 2024 · In 1938 the United States had an il equipped army around the size of Belgium or Portugal. Belgium for example was invaded May 10, 1940 and it's army surrendered 18 days later. Rosevelt and General Marshal, commander of the U.S. Army, challenge was to start to prepare for war when faced with a country sharply leaning towards isolationism.

The burglars had an accomplice supposedly looking out for them from across the street with binoculars and a radio for communication. He could have kept the money if it was their payment. Was the money supposed to be planted in the Democratic National Committee Headquarters, and if so for what (convoluted) purpose?

Dec 29, 2024 · In 1975 during the Ford Administration the Soviet Union Signed a security and economic cooperation agreement with most of Europe, Canada, and the United States. Part of this agreement included free market reforms and closer economic ties between the 35 signatories.

May 1, 2014 · The United States was attacked, and her sons and daughters were murdered in a surprise attack, infuriating the nation. Then Japan and Germany declared war on the United States. There was no choice for war made in the United States to enter WWII. The "choice" to enter the war on behalf of the allies was not made in Washington DC.

Aug 5, 2021 · The various national CSA flags represent the CSA in totality, including the preservation of slavery and treason against the United States. So the lack of the various CSA national flags "proves" that the bearers are not racist or …

Jan 20, 2018 · The Results only report votes for the other candidate in 3 of the 6 states that held a vote. I'd find it unlikely that nobody in those other 3 states voted for the other candidate. Interestingly, Washington's lowest % margin (of the 3) was in his home state of Virginia. It was still greater than a 40 point margin there. –

The "mutual pledge," as shown above, was strictly personal among the representatives themselves; via with the words "We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled". They were not pledging on behalf of the united states themselves; not would this imply national dependence on any such "union."