August 1st is celebrated as Swiss Independence Day, in recognition of the signing of the Federal Charter of 1291 [1], which united Switzerland’s first three cantons. As of 2014, Switzerland has been free and independent for 723 years [2]. Having a well-armed populace [3]has assured that.
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August 1st is also remembered as the election day in 1946 that sparked the Battle of Athens, Tennessee [4], when returning World War II veterans took up arms to oust a corrupt local government that was rigging an election.
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Today is also the birthday of Lt. Colonel William B. Travis (born 1809, died March 8, 1836, at The Alamo [5].)
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#1 Comment By Once a Marine… On August 2, 2019 @ 11:39 pm
I note the age of Lt. Col Travis…27 years old. Fellas attained rank fast in those days, eh?
Carry on