600 years ago, the Renaissance declined from its zenith to ashes. Not until the 17th century did European civilization reemerge fully flourishing once more. King Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, took French culture and arts to its pinnacle and from there, revived European civilization as we know it. KING LOUIS XIV ...
One of them stands out but not for his academic knowledge in social or natural science nor his leadership skills but rather for his own dignity and the love that his countrymen felt for him. He is none other than George Washington, the military general and first president of the United States. PRESIDENT GEORGER WASHINGT...
1. OBAMA’S BIGGEST SECRETS RELEASED In this extensive interview on Infowars with Alex Jones, Director Joel Gilbert exposes his latest Obama background research. Gilbert details new information obtained from meeting with Obama’s best friend in high school, Keith Kakugawa, in Corcoran State prison, including when and how Obama ...
May 14, 2020 4 min to read
Margaret Thatcher sworn in as Britain’s first female prime minister
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Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s Conservative Party leader and in 1979 was elected prime minister, the first woman to hold the position. During her three terms, she cut social welfare programs, reduced trade union power and privatized certain industries. Thatcher resigned in 1991 due to unpopular policy and power struggles in...
The Hindenburg disaster at Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937 brought an end to the age of the rigid airship. The disaster killed 35 persons on the airship, and one member of the ground crew, but miraculously 62 of the 97 passengers and crew survived. The Hindenburg disaster https://hisfu.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/The-...
1. World War II in Europe ended twice On 7 May 1945, in a small red brick schoolhouse in the French town of Reims, German representative Alfred Jodl signed the instrument of unconditional surrender on behalf of the Nazi High Command. Representatives from the US, UK and USSR signed on behalf of the Allies. World War II in Europ...
May 13, 2020 2 min to read
Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci leaves for his first voyage
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Amerigo Vespucci (March 9, 1454 – February 22, 1512) was an Italian merchant, explorer, and navigator from the Republic of Florence, from whose name the term America is derived. Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci leaves for his first voyage https://hisfu.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Italian-navigator-Amerigo-Vespucci-leaves...
1. Winston Churchill becomes prime minister of Britain On May 10, 1940 Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, is called to replace Neville Chamberlain as British prime minister following the latter’s resignation after losing a confidence vote in the House of Commons. Churchill : First Speech as Prime Minister https:...
May 13, 2020 3 min to read
Soviet Union lifts its 11-month blockade against West Berlin
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On May 12, 1949, an early crisis of the Cold War comes to an end when the Soviet Union lifts its 11-month blockade against West Berlin. The blockade had been broken by a massive U.S.-British airlift of vital supplies to West Berlin’s two million citizens. Soviet Union lifts its 11-month blockade against West Berlin(hisfu...