2014
This Week in History: Emancipation Proclamation Ended Slavery
Kelly Landers / 0 Comments /In his “This Week in History” columns, West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyer Kelly V. Landers recalls events of significance that occurred this week in past years.
On December 30, 2006, deposed Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging.
On January 1, Happy New Year!
On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in states in open rebellion.
Cigarette advertising banned from TV in 1971.
On January 2, 1971 cigarette advertising was banned on American television.
On January 2, 1974, President Richard Nixon signed legislation imposing a 55 MPH speed limit in the U.S.
On January 3, 1973, a group of investors led by George Steinbrenner bought the New York Yankees for $10 million dollars.
Quote: When written in Chineese, the word crisis is composed of two characters — one represents danger and the other represents opportunity –John F. Kennedy
Have a Great Week!
Photo of the Week
CARP Gala 2014
Kelly V. Landers with Bill and Priscilla Leydon
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