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Remembering the Martyrs of Compiegne
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Remembering the Martyrs of Compiegne

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by on Jul 17, 2013 in Featured, Government & Politics, History
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During the period between 1789 and 1799, France was deep in the throes of revolution with forces of change advocating for democratic reforms. With the downfall of the monarchy in 1792, the Committee of Public Safety became the governing body. From September 1793 – July 1794, France lived in the period famously known as The […]

Occupy the Republic?
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Occupy the Republic?

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by on Oct 16, 2011 in Featured, Government & Politics
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A memorable moment in the Occupy Wall Street movement this month took place in Atlanta, when Congressman John Lewis (D, GA) showed up and expressed a desire to address the assembly.  Rep. Lewis has a busy schedule, and when asked to wait his turn he walked out.  Elitist types on both ends of the political […]