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Today in History highlights from 1823 to 1964
On this date in 1852 Louis Napoleon formed the Second French Empire and became Napoleon III. In 1823 the Monroe Doctrine was delivered to Congress. 1859 John Brown was hanged in Charles Town. 1941 FDR sought an explanation of Japanese troop moves. 1954 McCarthy censured by the Senate. 1964 Pope Paul VI arrived in Bombay for the Eucharistic Congress. Ten years ago Israeli forces withdrew east of the Suez Canal per UN orders. Five years ago Castro announced a single party to lead Cuba toward communism.
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