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⚖️ Louis Brandeis Becomes First Jewish Supreme Court Justice

Louis Brandeis, on the first of June, is confirmed as the United States' first Jewish Supreme Court justice. Brandeis was nominated by American President Woodrow Wilson.
Louis Brandeis Becomes First Jewish Supreme Court Justice (1916)
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🇺🇸 Joseph Lieberman Nominated for US Vice President

Senator Joseph Lieberman becomes the first Jewish-American to be nominated for a national office (Vice President of the United States) by a major political party (the Democratic Party).
Joseph Lieberman Nominated for US Vice President (2000)
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🕊️ Camp David Summit

Camp David Summit.
PoliticsMiddle East Peace ProcessCamp DavidIsraelPalestineNegotiations21st CenturyUnited StatesConflict
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🇮🇱 Ariel Sharon Elected Israel's Prime Minister

Election of Ariel Sharon as Israel's Prime Minister.
Ariel Sharon Elected Israel's Prime Minister (2001)
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🇺🇸 United States Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's Capital

The United States extends formal recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
United States Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's Capital (2017)
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⛰️ United States Recognizes Israeli Sovereignty over Golan Heights

The United States became the first country to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan heights territory which it held since 1967.
United States Recognizes Israeli Sovereignty over Golan Heights (2019)
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