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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1859, Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield, English economist and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies (died 1947) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1935, Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (died 2009) was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Report: House GOP Eyes Budget in Wake of Lindsey Graham's Passing
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Mitch McConnell update: Lindsey Graham's death sparks renewed interest in Kentucky Senator's health; ‘where is he?’
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