It should be obvious to everyone by now that no one ever will know which presidential candidate actually won more popular votes, either in Florida or nationwide. The Florida recount process can never yield an accurate result, for efforts to divine the meaning of the notorious chads are hopelessly compromised by the certainty of ambiguity [...]
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Cultural Revolution begins in China
On May 16, 1966, the Chinese Communist Party launched the Cultural Revolution with the issuance of the May Sixteenth Notice.
President Andrew Johnson found "not guilty" in impeachment trial
On May 16, 1868, President Andrew Johnson was found "not guilty" of high crimes and misdemeanors in his impeachment trial.
Learn more about President Jackson's impeachment from contemporary articles in Harper's Weekly.
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