100 Years of Women’s Suffrage in Germany
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post describes the history of women's suffrage in Germany.
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The “Lieber Code” – the First Modern Codification of the Laws of War
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
On April 24, 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issued “General Orders No. 100: Instructions for the Government of the Armies of the United States in the Field,” commonly known as the “Lieber Code” after its main author Francis (Franz) Lieber. The Lieber Code set out rules of conduct during hostilities for Union soldiers throughout the U.S. Civil …
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