Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The British Army abandons Philadelphia. In 1803, Haitian Revolution: The Royal Navy led by Rear-Admiral John Thomas Duckworth commence the blockade of Saint-Domingue against French forces. In 1812, The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. In 1950, Mike Johanns, American lawyer and politician, 28th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1953, The Egyptian revolution of 1952 ends with the overthrow of the Muhammad Ali dynasty and the declaration of the Republic of Egypt. In 1954, Carlos Castillo Armas leads an invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. In 1993, Dennis Lloyd, Israeli musician, producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist was born. In 2006, Joseph Zobel, Martinique-French author (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
US must ‘force’ Israel to change its policy on Lebanon
Rami Khouri says real policy change will only happen when the US forces Israel’s hand in Lebanon.
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