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The fifteenth of March, 44 BC- the date of the assassination of Julius Caesar – has gone down in history as one of the most consequential dates in Roman history.
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Throughout his victories he set about pardoning his fellow Romans (his clemency “clementia” became legendary), returning to Rome to consolidate his power. Having declared himself dictator (an office held under extraordinary circumstances for short periods of time), he refused to step down from power, taking steps to consolidate his position.
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What did George Washington ask his officers not to support?
In an emotional address, George Washington asked his officers not to support the Newburgh Conspiracy, a proposed plan for the Continental Army officers to oppose the authority of the Confederation Congress, and the conspiracy collapsed.
Who was the White House employee who said Bill Clinton made unwelcome sexual advances toward her in the Oval Office
CBS’ “60 Minutes” aired an interview with former White House employee Kathleen Willey, who said President Bill Clinton had made unwelcome sexual advances toward her in the Oval Office in 1993, a charge denied by the president.
Who said Bill Clinton made unwelcome sexual advances?
1998. CBS’ “60 Minutes” aired an interview with former White House employee Kathleen Willey, who said President Bill Clinton had made unwelcome sexual advances toward her in the Oval Office in 1993, a charge denied by the president.
What was Caesar's title in 44 BC?
Finally, in 44 BC, the Senate gave him the title of the lifetime dictator in “perpetuum” (permanent). In 48 BC, he received a lifetime Tribunicia potestas ( tribunician power), and in 46 BC he became praefectura morum ( prefect of the morals ). In 63 BC, Caesar was elected for the great pontiff.
Who conspired against Caesar?
The main conspirators against Caesar, besides the 60 senators were: Gaius Cassius Longinus, Marcus Junius Brutus and Decimus Junius Brutus. The assassination was elaborated in great detail. The assassins counted on the fact that immediately after Caesar’s murder it will come to the restoration of the old order.
What was Caesar's absolute power?
Caesar’s absolute power was expressed through traditional republican forms – with the title of dictator. Caesar was first appointed as dictator in 49 BC after his return from Spain. Since he was earlier elected as Consul, all his dictatorial powers have been given to him again. After the Battle of Pharsalus, he was appointed dictator for an indefinite period of time, and after the battle of Thapsus he got a dictatorship for 10 years. Finally, in 44 BC, the Senate gave him the title of the lifetime dictator in “perpetuum” (permanent). In 48 BC, he received a lifetime Tribunicia potestas ( tribunician power), and in 46 BC he became praefectura morum ( prefect of the morals ). In 63 BC, Caesar was elected for the great pontiff. He was given the title parens patriae – father of the land. Caesar had the supreme Law of war and peace, the right to nominate candidates for Magistrates and he had at his disposal treasury as well. Caesar reorganized the Senate. The number of senators was increased to 900. Caesar did not limit his power only on submission of the highest state institutions but he has sought to find religious justification to his power.
What was Caesar's political party?
After Caesar defeated Pompey supporters, he emerged on the political stage in Rome as the leader of democratic Populares Party . Caesar reduced the free distribution of grain. Nevertheless, he remained until the end of his life very popular among the plebs who vainly expected radical reforms from him. However, support from the plebs was not ...
What was Caesar's support for the civil war?
The majority of Italic population was on his side during the civil war. This support towards Caesar was based on client relationships with municipal entrepreneurs, but they also had the groups that were very hostile towards Caesar. Caesar sought to draw towards himself ruling groups of provincial population.
Where did Latin right come from?
Latin right was also spread, and it was given to the various cities of Narbonne Gaul, to many Spanish areas, to Sicilian cities and to some African cities. They established colonies in various provinces (and in the East).
Who put on Caesar's head?
At the beginning of the 44 BC, at the pastoral festival of Lupercalia, Marcus Antonius attempted to put on Caesar’s head a royal diadem in the middle of the crowded theatre. However, Caesar demonstrative took off diadem and this act caused ovations of the crowd.
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1493
- Italian explorer Christopher Columbus arrived back in the Spanish harbor of Palos de la Frontera, two months after concluding his first voyage to the Western Hemisphere.
1783
- In an emotional address, George Washington asked his officers not to support the Newburgh Conspiracy, a proposed plan for the Continental Army officers to oppose the authority of the Confederation Congress, and the conspiracy collapsed.
1869
- The Cincinnati Red Stockingsbecame the first professional baseball team when all ten players were paid salaries.
1913
- President Woodrow Wilson met with about 100 reporters for the first formal presidential press conference.
1916
- A U.S. expeditionary force led by Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing entered Mexico on an ultimately futile mission to capture Pancho Villa, whose raiders had attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 U.S. citizens.
1917
- Czar Nicholas II abdicatedin favor of his brother, Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich, who declined the crown, marking the end of imperial rule in Russia.
1919
- Members of the American Expeditionary Force from World War I convened in Paris for a three-day meeting to found the American Legion.
1937
- America’s first hospital blood bankwas opened at Cook County Hospital in Illinois. Our History: The hospital ambulance was a Cincinnati first
1945
- Billboard magazine, which started in Cincinnati, publishes its first album chart, “Best-Selling Popular Record Albums,” with King Cole Trio at No. 1. (Publication date March 24, 1945.)