Today in News History
On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1768, James Otis Jr. offends the King and Parliament in a speech to the Massachusetts General Court. In 1798, Alexander Thomson of Banchory, Scottish jurist, agriculturalist and religious activist (died 1868) was born. In 1921, The Irish village of Knockcroghery was burned by British forces. In 1946, Malcolm Rifkind, Scottish lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for Scotland was born. In 1946, Kate Hoey, Northern Irish-British academic and politician, Minister for Sport and the Olympics was born. In 1949, Derek Emslie, Lord Kingarth, Scottish lawyer and judge was born. In 1964, James Chaney, American civil rights activist (born 1943) passed away. In 1989, The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, that American flag-burning is a form of political protest protected by the First Amendment. In 2000, Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. In 2023, Winnie Ewing, Scottish politician (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Scotland’s First Minister insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country following suspected anti-Muslim attacks.
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