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The First Emperor —- Sargon of Akkad
An ancient Sumerian king who ruled over a city called Akkad, Sargon goes down in history as one of the first rulers to conquer and build a large, centrally dominated empire. Born a noble in the Royal Court of Kish, Sargon overthrew and assassinated the king, and made himself Emperor of Sumer. Much of his reign was spent conquering a mighty realm for him to rule, and by his death in 2215 BC, he had conquered most of Mesopotamia (Modern Day Iraq) with a mighty army of 5,000 men. Unfortunately for the Akkadian Dynasty, Sargon’s Empire would last little more than a century.
Source: history-world.org
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May 12, 1937: The coronation of George VI takes place at Westminster Abbey.
Following the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII, in 1936, George ascended the British throne; he was coronated on May 12, 1937 - the original intended date for his predecessor’s coronation. The coronation and procession were broadcast live on television, viewed by an estimated 50,000 people.
George VI opened his coronation speech with the words: “It is with a very full heart that I speak to you tonight.” The “reluctant King”, who would soon have to face the impending crisis of world war, addressed all the people of his empire went on to say:
To many millions the Crown is a symbol of unity. By the grace of God and by the will of the free peoples of the British Commonwealth, I have assumed that crown. In me, as your King, is vested, for a time, the duty of maintaining its honor and integrity.