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Queen Victoria Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Her Coronation: June 21, 1887

This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . June 21, 1887, was a day of great rejoicing in London as well as all...

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Festival of the Supreme Being on the Champ de Mars

Festival of the Supreme Being on the Champ de Mars

The Festival of Supreme Being Is Held: June 8, 1794

This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . While Paris ran with the blood of patriots, French arms continued to...

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Blessed Pope Pius IX

Blessed Pope Pius IX

Pope Gregory XVI Dies and the Cardinals Gather for a Conclave: June 1, 1846

This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . The cardinals who gathered in Rome for the conclave in June of 1846 faced...

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A Spanish painting from the 18th century depicting a mixed race family—the man, a Spaniard, and the woman, an Indian

A Spanish painting from the 18th century depicting a mixed race family—the man, a Spaniard, and the woman, an Indian

King Carlos IV Issues a Decree Requiring Masters to Catechize Slaves in Spanish America: May 31, 1789

This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise. The royal policy for New Spain, from the very beginning of its New World...

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May 26

Henry VI, king of England

Henry VI, king of England

The First Battle of the “Wars of the Roses” Concludes: May 22, 1455

This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part I . When only an infant, King Henry VI of England had inherited England and...

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May 19

Jolliet and Marquette’s and La Salle’s voyages in North America

Jolliet and Marquette’s and La Salle’s voyages in North America

French Explorers Set Out to Find the “Great Water”: May 17, 1673

This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise . King Louis XIV had grandiose plans for France. He wanted France to be the...

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