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  • H. RES. 1405 — Recognizing the 165th anniversary of the peaceful resolution of the Pig War crisis.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:133

    H. RES. 1405 is a resolution recognizing the 165th anniversary of the peaceful resolution of the Pig War crisis. This was a territorial dispute between Great Britain and the United States over the San Juan Islands that almost led to military conflict but was resolved through diplomacy and...

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    In 1859, there was almost a fight between America and Britain because of a pig, but they talked it out and stayed friends. This special paper, called H. RES. 1405, is to say "good job" for solving the problem peacefully and to celebrate 165 years of being friends.

  • H. RES. 18 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:138

    H. RES. 18 expresses the view of the U.S. House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece. The resolution notes the historical and cultural significance of the Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in the early 19th century under...

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    The House of Representatives thinks that special old statues called the Parthenon Marbles, which were taken from Greece a long time ago, should go back home to Greece, and they want the United Kingdom to talk with Greece about doing this.