Connecticut "The Constitution State" Karl Naarits Silver Käsper Siim- Joosep Saulep Pärnu Koidula Gymnasium October 2011 Statehood: January 9, 1788 Capitol: Hartford (Capital City since 1875) Governor: Dannel P. Malloy Area: 5,018 square miles Famous residents: George W. Bush, Mark Twain, Igor Sikorsky, 50 Cent and Seth McFarlane Historical firsts 1836 - first revolver 1842 - first public art museum 1844 - first use of anesthesia 1895 - first hamburger, served at Louie's Lunch in New Haven 1908 - first lollipop 1933 - first vacuum cleaner 1948 - first colour television
of the Angels of the river of Porziuncola.It became a part of Mexico in 1821, following its independence from Spain. In 1848, at the end of the Mexican-American War, Los Angeles and the rest of California were purchased as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thereby becoming part of the United States; Mexico retained the territory of Baja California. Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality on April 4, 1850, five months before California achieved statehood. Los Angeles is one of the world's centers of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, technology, and education. It is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields and is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States. As the home base of Hollywood, it is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World", leading the world in the creation of
world because it's final day of the Gregorian year. New Year's Eve is usually celebrated with families or with friends. Few hours before and after midnight, people usually party and eat a nicer dinner, often three courses. New Year's Eve is celebrated with large fireworks displays throughout the country, especially in the cities. Independence Day An Independence Day is an annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a colony or part of another state, more rarely after the end of a military occupation. In Estonia it's celebrated on February 24.Estonia got independence from the Bolshevist Russia in 1918.Estonia regain independence in 1991 from NSVL when it fall a part. St John`s Day (jaanipäev) In Estonia, aside from Christmas, St John's Day is the most important days in the calendar. The short summer seasons with long days and brief nights hold
Washington D.C. · 1814--English troops burn the capitol and other federal buildings during the War of 1812 · 1862--Slavery is abolished in Washington D.C. during the Civil War · 1888--Washington Monument opens to the public · 1943--The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated · 1961--The 23rd Amendment to the Constitution gives citizens of the District of Columbia the right to vote in presidential elections · 1992--The House of Rep. approves statehood for Washington D.C., but the Senate does not · 2001--Terrorist attack destroys part of the Pentagon Building Interesting Places The Capitol Building is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. Was started in 1793. It stands today as a monument to the American people and their government. The laws are created,passed and revised here The White House · It is the official home and
For half a century Toompea fell into oblivion Situation changed during the reign of Catherine II Second decade of the last century Estonians had the opportunity to build up a state of their own Construction of the Riigikogu building (1920 1922) First public building in Tallinn to have electric lighting built into its design The Estonian seat of power was perpetuated on Toompea Throughout the greater part of our independent statehood both the Estonian Parliament and the Government have worked here The Soviet regime took over a palace which was in good condition Soviet-style symbols were added to it In reindependent Estonia, Toompea palace is gradually but steadily getting back its original interior design Towers Tall Hermann The tower of "Stür den Kerl" Round cannon tower Landskrone Small tower, Pilsticker Thank you !
opportunity to build up a state of their own. By that time, the image of Toompea as a centre of power was so deeply rooted in the people that the voices of those who considered it a stronghold of foreign landlords remained in a small minority. With the construction of the Riigikogu building within the walls of the castle, the Estonian seat of power was perpetuated on Toompea. Throughout the greater part of our independent statehood both the Estonian Parliament and the Government have worked here, but in summer 2000 the Government moved to the Stenbock House According to an old legend, the hill of Toompea was heaped up, stone by stone, by Linda, in mourning for her husband Kalev. The earliest buildings confirmed by historical data originate from the 9th century when ancient Estonians took advantage of the steep escarpment of Toompea and
Defence League. In 1932 the Girl Scout organisation Home Daughters was established at the Women's Home Defence. House Rules of the Defence League were adopted in 1934 to regulate the life and work of the organisation. Defence League in exile was founded by Avdy Andresson, Estonian Minister of War in exile in 1974. The Defence League was re-founded on 17 February in 1990 at Järvakandi on popular initiative in order to defend Estonia's independent statehood. On 4 September in 1991 the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia reinstated the rights of the Defence League as a legal person. On 28 April in 1992 the Defence League was included in the Defence Forces as a national defence organisation. Right now, there is 12 000 people in Estonian Defence League. With the other organisations such as Women's Home Defence, Young Eagles and Home Daughters there is over 19 000 people in the family of Defence League
Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States located north of Oregon, west of Idaho and south of the Canadian province of British Columbia, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Washington is one of the great states that make up the United States of America. The United States of America accepted Washington as the 42nd state to enter the union.Capital of the United States is Olympia. The population was 46,478 at the 2010 census. Date of the statehood is 11. november in 1889. Washington state population is 6,287,759. Washington state is a leading lumber producer. The types of lumber include stands of Douglas fir, hemlock, ponderosa and white pine, spruce, larch, and cedar. The state currently ranks first in the nation for apples, pears, edible dry peas, red raspberries, hops, lentils, spearmint oil and sweet cherries. Washington also ranks high in the production of grapes, apricots, asparagus, peppermint oil and potatoes State
There have been two attempts to liquidate the Estonian Defence League: in 1924, it led to the Bolshevik rebellion and when the Estonian Defence League was truly liquidated in 1940, the Estonian state was also finished, with the occupation lasting for half a century. The Estonian Defence League was re- established in February 1990, a full 18 months before Estonia re-gained its independence, and although the Estonian Defence League is still developing, it is once again becoming a cornerstone of statehood. I as member of Estonian Defence League I joined the organisation in spring 2012 after national defence course. I joined the organisation because it seemed cool and i thought i would be good idea to train before time service. After that, national security of Estonia is important to me and i'm ready to defend it if necessary. Every field training is new and interesting. Till today i have done gun carrying exam and i have permission to carry automatic weapon
People over 18 are allowed to buy fireworks, which are sold by local stores or by private persons. While watching or lighting up fireworks at midnight, people usually drink champagne. This day is also the occasion to make bonfires of discarded Christmas trees in some countries. Before new year people gives promises for coming year. Independence Day An Independence Day is an annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a colony or part of another state, more rarely after the end of a military occupation. In Estonia it's celebrated on February 24.Estonia got independence from the Bolshevist Russia in 1918.Estonia regain independence in 1991 from NSVL when it fall a part. People make some preparations before Independence Day, like they look up if they have a flag.
The Estonian War of Independence The Estonian War of Independence began with the attack of the Red Army of the Soviet Russia on Narva on the 28 November 1918 and lasted until a ceasefire on the 3 January 1920 (juridically until the 2 February 1920). In the War of Independence, Estonia received support from the UK, Finland, Latvia and the White Russian Northwestern Army. In the defence of the independent statehood of Estonia in the battlefield participated at least 130 students and 11 teachers of the Gymnasium for Boys, which was the name for Gustav Adolf Grammar School at that time. Johan Laidoner has said that it was the schoolboys who brought "the belief, that we would win and that is the greatest gift they have given to the Republic during its birth." (point to the list of students on the slide.) The youngest students of
organised the extensive sending of petitions to the Russian authorities. At its height, in 18601880, the movement was governed by a politically moderate trend with their specific ethnic-linguistic aims. The trend stressed the need to develop national culture and education in Estonian. Pastor and linguist Jakob Hurt was convinced that the mission of a small nation can only be of a cultural and not of a political nature; what counts is national identity, not statehood as such. The movement's radical wing was headed by Carl Robert Jakobson, a pedagogue, writer and journalist, founder of Sakala, the first political newspaper 8|Page in Estonian. Jakobson formulated the economic and political programme of the Estonian national movement, demanding equal political rights for Germans and Estonians. He regarded the Russian central government as the main anti-German ally.
The New Year of the Gregorian calendar, today in worldwide use, falls on 1 January, as was the case with theRoman calendar. There are numerous calendars that remain in regional use that calculate the New Year differently Independence Day Independence from the Russian Empire in 1918. Independence re-declared from the Soviet Union in 1991 An Independence Day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state; more rarely after the end of a military occupation. Most countries observe their respective independence days as a national holiday, and in some cases the observance date is controversial or contested. Good Friday Moveable Friday Good Friday is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. The holiday is observed
something more unitary compromise · Formally modelled on US federalism Germany Exhibit #2: · But authoritarian rule centralized power. Logic: · The East Regional imbalances also within provinces development, consolidation of power to end rivalries. · Memory of statehood; which combine former (white) provinces and · More recent moves to decentralize by permitting states to perceptions of bad deal since (black) homelands. enact laws. However, budget constraints limit their 1990 Service delivery is a big issue & focussed on effectiveness. · Regionalist party
rebelled against British rule. Most of the states were carved out of unorganized territories, with the exceptions being Vermont, Texas, and Hawaii; each was an independent republic before joining the union. Early in the country's history, three states were created out of the territory of existing ones: Kentucky from Virginia; Tennessee from North Carolina; and Maine from Massachusetts. West Virginia broke away from Virginia during the American Civil War. The most recent state--Hawaii--achieved statehood on August 21, 1959. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the states do not have the right to secede from the union. New York City is the biggest city in America, with 7 million people. About the 40% is foreign-born. Although its not the capital it has always been the cultural centre of the whole country. The Statue of Liberty stands in the harbour of New York. A gift from France, she is a strong woman and holds up the torch of freedom. Washington, DC is the capital of the USA
possession of the region. Russia remained in control of Estonia until shortly after the Bolshevik revolution of 1917. At the treaty of Brest-Litovsk the following year, which brought an end to Russian involvement in World War I, Estonia was ceded. The new Soviet government at first refused to recognize Estonian independence but gave way in February 1920. The new state along with its Baltic neighbors, Lithuania and Latvia enjoyed just two decades of independent statehood before the Soviet Union took control under the 1939 Nazi-Soviet Pact. Soviet ownership lasted barely 12 months before Estonia was conquered in the German invasion of the Soviet Union. It was retaken by the Red Army in 1944, after which Estonia was constituted as one of the 15 Soviet Socialist Republics. Four decades passed until Mikhail Gorbachev who, as Communist Party General Secretary, offered the prospect of change for the Baltic States
institution must structure and make habitable the environment created as a "spill-over effect" by Globalization. But even if we take a more narrow definition of state, if the 1990s have shown anything, it is the remarkable resilience of the state. Indeed, since 1989, we have more states than ever; the breakup of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, as well as of Czechoslovakia, are striking European examples. What one thus has seen, at least in part, is the re-emergence not only of statehood, but even of the nation state. Moreover, the EU, paradigm for times to come in all of Europe, is a state structure, constitutional crisis or not. There is a complex discussion about the legal "stateness" of the EU, but it certainly is a state if one uses a functional definition, which is what matters for PA and which is what is done here. What is more, the EU is a Continental "state", organized and working along Continental, viz. French and/or German, lines.
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