September 1, 2013

September 1st in US Political History P2


On September 1st in US Political History
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On September 1st in 1945 The U.S. received official word of Japan's formal surrender that ended World War II. In Japan, it was actually September 2nd.

On September 1st in 1951 The ANZUS Treaty, a mutual defense pact, was signed by the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.

On September 1st in 1969 Col. Moammar Gadhafi came into power in Libya after the government was overthrown.

On September 1st in 1979 The U.S. Pioneer 11 became the first spacecraft to visit Saturn.

On September 1st in 1993 Louis Freeh was sworn in as the director of the FBI.

On September 1st in 1995 Illinois Congressman Mel Reynolds announced his resignation. He had been convicted of having sex with an underage campaign volunteer.

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