Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, Congress prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln quickly signs the legislation. In 1910, The first Father's Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington. In 1945, Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese politician, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1955, Mary Schapiro, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1959, Christian Wulff, German lawyer and politician, 10th President of Germany was born. In 1970, Quincy Watts, American sprinter and football player was born. In 1981, Mohammed Al-Khuwalidi, Saudi Arabian long jumper was born. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. In 2013, James Gandolfini, American actor (born 1961) passed away. In 2018, Antwon Rose II is fatally shot in East Pittsburgh by East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld after being involved in a near-fatal drive-by shooting. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Watch: Trump struggles to fasten Medal of Honor during White House ceremony
Narrative Analysis: Transfer

President Donald Trump struggled to fasten a Medal of Honor around a major’s neck during a ceremony at the White House on Thursday (18 June).
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Technique: Transfer
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