Today in History highlights from December 11
The history notes mark key events on this date: 1941 Germany and Italy declared war on the United States after Pearl Harbor. 1718 King Charles XII of Sweden died. 1816 Indiana became the 19th state. 1938 Edward VIII abdicated with George VI succeeding. Other items include Mussolini’s 1937 withdrawal from the League, 1944 German retreat near Roe River, 1946 Rockefeller offering Manhattan land for the UN, 1956 Minuteman ICBM operational, 1971 monsoon delays in Vietnam, and 1970s East Pakistan fighting.
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Electoral College Set to Confirm Nixon Victory in Dec
AP reports the Electoral College will meet nationwide on December 18 to formally certify Nixon’s landslide re election over George McGovern. Republicans hold 521 votes to 17 for McGovern, with 49 states voting Nixon electors and Massachusetts and DC backing McGovern. Congress will tally votes January 6 under Agnew.
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