Monday, June 28, 2021

Tuesday, June 28, 1921. Gatherings.

The Parliament of Southern Ireland attempted to convene, but failed as only four members showed up.  The failure signified the transfer of loyalties to the putative Irish Republic by the residents of the southern Irish counties.

General Pershing was photographed with General Harford.

I don't know who Harford was. Usually details on a U.S. Army senior commander of this period are easy to find, but in this instance, I'm drawing a blank.  He was in the 2nd Division at some time, which we can tell as he's wearing its divisional patch.


Harford on the same day:


The British Air Navigation and Transport Act took effect, giving the United Kingdom the authority to regulate air travel in the Commonwealth.  And the Kingdom of Yugoslavia adopted its first constitution.

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