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Clooncurreen Castle tower house was erected on the elevated site straight ahead in the fifteenth century by a branch of the Mannion clan (ÓMainnín). It was referred to as ‘Cloyncoryn’ in an Elizabethan survey of Connacht which was carried out in 1574, the ‘gentleman’ in possession of the castle at the time was Dermot Omanyn, whom the annals inform us was slain in 1581. Diarmuid ÓMainnín’s sons, Tadhg and Seán, are named as parties to a Brehon law agreement between two branches of the ÓMainnín clan, drawn up in May 1584 by MacEgan (Baothghalach MacAodhagáin) at the ceremonial hilltop site of Ráth Mór in the townland of Mullaghmore West nearby.
Through sale, mortgage and forfeiture in the wake of the Nine Years War, the ÓMainnín landholders gradually lost much of their possessions in the area. By 1617 Clooncurreen Castle was in the hands of Richard Scurlock of Ahenny in Co. Mayo, formerly sheriff of Co. Clare in 1599, and a later report suggests that it was partially destroyed by the Cromwellian forces in the mid seventeenth century. Only the grass cover of this late medieval fortified Castle ruin now remains. A few large blocks of masonry used in its construction are scattered on the hill top. A gently rising sunken roadway with dry stone revetments afforded the occupants of the castle and their dependent followers ease of access from the southwest.
Clooncurreen Castle tower house was erected on the elevated site straight ahead in the fifteenth century by a branch of the Mannion clan (ÓMainnín). It was referred to as ‘Cloyncoryn’ in an Elizabethan survey of Connacht which was carried out in 1574, the ‘gentleman’ in possession of the castle at the time was Dermot Omanyn, whom the annals inform us was slain in 1581. Diarmuid ÓMainnín’s sons, Tadhg and Seán, are named as parties to a Brehon law agreement between two branches of the ÓMainnín clan, drawn up in May 1584 by MacEgan (Baothghalach MacAodhagáin) at the ceremonial hilltop site of Ráth Mór in the townland of Mullaghmore West nearby.
Through sale, mortgage and forfeiture in the wake of the Nine Years War, the ÓMainnín landholders gradually lost much of their possessions in the area. By 1617 Clooncurreen Castle was in the hands of Richard Scurlock of Ahenny in Co. Mayo, formerly sheriff of Co. Clare in 1599, and a later report suggests that it was partially destroyed by the Cromwellian forces in the mid seventeenth century. Only the grass cover of this late medieval fortified Castle ruin now remains. A few large blocks of masonry used in its construction are scattered on the hill top. A gently rising sunken roadway with dry stone revetments afforded the occupants of the castle and their dependent followers ease of access from the southwest.
U.S. Attorney Eileen Decker announces the filing of civil forfeiture complaints seeking the forfeiture and recovery of more than $1 billion in assets associated with an international conspiracy to launder funds misappropriated from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund.
(Photo by Eli Alford, DOJ/EOUSA)
Description of Shirr Kahn from the Wildlife Website: Shirr Kahn – USDA Recommended Forfeiture – This Male Bengal Tiger was being kept as a pet in Texas – but the owner of the tiger ran off and left him behind. The owner’s father was stuck feeding the tiger (which was kept out in the woods) until the USDA could arrange for us to come rescue him.
Keenesburg, Colorado
Flags released and at attention stand guard over the graves of fallen soldiers. This one day of the year, the spotlight is on those who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. Memorial Day offers a chance to reflect on the reasons those men and women made that forfeiture.
It is interesting to note that the military has always been a 'rite of passage' for some - many who signed up to serve in conflicts did so 'underage' with forged documents. How can those at 17 or 18 years old even understand the meaning of sacrifice? And yet, they make that commitment, brandishing courage, every day. Somehow, our belated thanks for keeping our country safe seems inadequate. Naples Memorial Garden, Naples, FL
Clooncurreen Castle tower house was erected on the elevated site straight ahead in the fifteenth century by a branch of the Mannion clan (ÓMainnín). It was referred to as ‘Cloyncoryn’ in an Elizabethan survey of Connacht which was carried out in 1574, the ‘gentleman’ in possession of the castle at the time was Dermot Omanyn, whom the annals inform us was slain in 1581. Diarmuid ÓMainnín’s sons, Tadhg and Seán, are named as parties to a Brehon law agreement between two branches of the ÓMainnín clan, drawn up in May 1584 by MacEgan (Baothghalach MacAodhagáin) at the ceremonial hilltop site of Ráth Mór in the townland of Mullaghmore West nearby.
Through sale, mortgage and forfeiture in the wake of the Nine Years War, the ÓMainnín landholders gradually lost much of their possessions in the area. By 1617 Clooncurreen Castle was in the hands of Richard Scurlock of Ahenny in Co. Mayo, formerly sheriff of Co. Clare in 1599, and a later report suggests that it was partially destroyed by the Cromwellian forces in the mid seventeenth century. Only the grass cover of this late medieval fortified Castle ruin now remains. A few large blocks of masonry used in its construction are scattered on the hill top. A gently rising sunken roadway with dry stone revetments afforded the occupants of the castle and their dependent followers ease of access from the southwest.
Haining or Almond Castle
Just over 300 metres north of Muiravonside Church are the remains of Almond Castle. This was once the principal seat of the Barony of Manuel and, anciently, the castle and its immediate lands were known as Haining. William de Crawfurde de Manuel is on record in 1417. It remained with the Crawford family until the middle of the sixteenth century. William Crawford, the last of the male line, died in or around 1542. He was married to Margaret Livingston and he was survived by their two daughters, Agnes and Margaret. Agnes was married to Thomas Livingston, third son of Alexander, Lord Livingston of Callendar and, Margaret once she came of age, sold her half to Agnes in 1551. The estate was held by this branch of the Livingstons until the middle of the seventeenth century. Sir James Livingston, the younger son of Alexander, Lord of Callendar and Earl of Linlithgow acquired the lordship of the castle and lands sometime around 1640. He had been honoured with the title of Lord Almond by King Charles I in 1633 for his past services and, as was not uncommon, his title became attached to the property. A writ of 1694 has 'Hayning now called Almond'. After the forfeiture of the Livingstons of Callendar in 1716 the castle and lands were held by the York Buildings Company until they were purchased by William Forbes in 1783.
The castle appears to have been first built as a tower-house in the fifteenth century by the Crawford family; the surviving part is that earliest structure. Major additions were made in the sixteenth century superficially transforming it into a mansion house. By the time it came into the hands of Forbes it was uninhabited and ruinous. In recent decades the ruin has survived within the work premises of Stein's of Manuel. The recent closure of the works and the planned redevelopment of the area offers hope for repair and stabilisation of the castle in the future.
When Hays County originated in 1848, its one public building was a log church-schoolhouse that had to serve as the courthouse, along with its other uses. although the San Marcos townsite, platted in 1851, contained a court square donated to the county; the forfeiture of a $2,000.00 criminal bond later gave the county funds for building, and in 1861 officials employed contractor C.F. Millett to erect on the square a 36 x 40-foot, 2 -story frame courthouse with a hearing room, jury rooms, and 4 offices. That pine building burned in 1868, and county officials operated from rented quarters until a courthouse of soft, locally quarried limestone was completed in 1871. Damaged by earth shiftings, that 2-story, 45 x 53-foot building was razed (1881) and replaced by a 50 x 60-foot, 2-story building of harder limestone designed by F.E. Ruffini, architect for the University of Texas buildings and for courthouse in several other counties. After that 1882-83 structure lost its top story in a fire on Feb. 28, 1908. It also was razed, the fourth and present courthouse, in eclectic style was designed by C. H. Page & Brother of Austin. Completed and accepted by the county court on Dec. 13, 1909 it has had interior alterations it was restored in 1972. (1974) (Marker No. 10280)
Superintendent of the Israel Police and active in Border Control Forfeiture, Ariel Gad Saad, is one of the participants of the capacity building exchange in Rome.
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Ariel Gad Saad, surintendant de la police israélienne qui intervient dans la confiscation de marchandises lors des contrôles aux frontières, est l'un des participants à l'Atelier d'échanges sur le renforcement des capacités organisé à Rome.
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أريال جاد سعد، مأمور الشرطة الاسرائيليّة مكلّف بمراقبة الحدود، أحد المشاركين في اللقاء التّدريبي الذي نظّم في روما
John Marshall's commonplace book, open to "Forfeiture." Notes taken while studying law at the College of William & Mary in early 1780, under George Wythe.
"John Marshall: Hidden Hero of National Union," at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond, February through September, 2019.
The Loop Scoop crew goes to Washington Ave Drinkery for a little R&R and beach volleyball. Yes they one. No they didn't advance. Damn house rules and their forcing forfeiture.
As seen on The Loop Scoop: Washington Avenue Drinkery: Beach Volleyball via Parking Lot
The Center for Driver's License Recovery and Employability aims to help Milwaukee County residents regain their licenses and build their futures. (Photo by Rick Brown)
The Loop Scoop crew goes to Washington Ave Drinkery for a little R&R and beach volleyball. Yes they one. No they didn't advance. Damn house rules and their forcing forfeiture.
As seen on The Loop Scoop: Washington Avenue Drinkery: Beach Volleyball via Parking Lot
Clooncurreen Castle tower house was erected on the elevated site straight ahead in the fifteenth century by a branch of the Mannion clan (ÓMainnín). It was referred to as ‘Cloyncoryn’ in an Elizabethan survey of Connacht which was carried out in 1574, the ‘gentleman’ in possession of the castle at the time was Dermot Omanyn, whom the annals inform us was slain in 1581. Diarmuid ÓMainnín’s sons, Tadhg and Seán, are named as parties to a Brehon law agreement between two branches of the ÓMainnín clan, drawn up in May 1584 by MacEgan (Baothghalach MacAodhagáin) at the ceremonial hilltop site of Ráth Mór in the townland of Mullaghmore West nearby.
Through sale, mortgage and forfeiture in the wake of the Nine Years War, the ÓMainnín landholders gradually lost much of their possessions in the area. By 1617 Clooncurreen Castle was in the hands of Richard Scurlock of Ahenny in Co. Mayo, formerly sheriff of Co. Clare in 1599, and a later report suggests that it was partially destroyed by the Cromwellian forces in the mid seventeenth century. Only the grass cover of this late medieval fortified Castle ruin now remains. A few large blocks of masonry used in its construction are scattered on the hill top. A gently rising sunken roadway with dry stone revetments afforded the occupants of the castle and their dependent followers ease of access from the southwest.
On Tuesday, April 7 Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced $5 million to prevent violence and crime in BC communities at Killarney Secondary in advance of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 12-18, 2015). The Minister was joined by Vancouver School Board Chair Christopher Richardson, Sexsmith RSVP Project elementary student ambassador Deanna, Killarney SHIFT Project student representative Tanya Findlater and Grade 12 student Vivian Leung.
John Marshall's commonplace book, open to "Forfeiture." Notes taken while studying law at the College of William & Mary in early 1780, under George Wythe.
"John Marshall: Hidden Hero of National Union," at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond, February through September, 2019.
Supervisor Angela Catania oversees activities at the Center for Driver's License Recovery and Employability, which has an approximately 60 percent license recovery rate. (Photo by Rick Brown)
Hughenden Manor, Hughenden, Buckinghamshire, England, is a Victorian mansion, with earlier origins, that served as the country house of the Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. It is now owned by the National Trust and open to the public. It sits on the brow of the hill to the west of the main A4128 road that links Hughenden to High Wycombe.
History
The manor of Hughenden is first recorded in 1086, as part of Queen Edith's lands, and held by William, son of Oger the Bishop of Bayeux, and was assessed for tax at 10 hides. After his forfeiture, the lands were held by the Crown, until King Henry I of England gave the lands to his chamberlain and treasurer, Geoffrey de Clinton.[1] Clinton, whose main home was in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, had the lands tenanted by Geoffrey de Sancto Roerio, who resultantly changed his surname to the Anglicised Hughenden.[1] After passing through that family, with successive Kings having to confirm the gift of the lands, the manor returned to the Crown in the 14th century.[1] In 1539, the Crown granted the manor and lands to Sir Robert Dormer, and it passed through his family until 1737 when it was sold by the 4th Earl of Chesterfield to Charles Savage.[1]
After passing through his extended family following a series of deaths and resultant devises by will, by 1816 the manor and lands were owned by John Norris, a distinguished antiquary and scholar.[1] Isaac D'Israeli, the father of Benjamin Disraeli, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1868 and 1874–1880, and Earl of Beaconsfield 1876), had for some time rented the nearby Bradenham Manor and, following Norris's death in 1845, bought the manor and lands from his executors in 1847.[1] The purchase was supported with the help of a loan of £25,000 (equivalent to almost £1,500,000 today) from Lord Henry Bentinck and Lord Titchfield. This was because at the time, as Disraeli was the leader of the Conservative Party, "it was essential to represent a county," and county members had to be landowners.[2] Taking ownership of the manor on the death of his father in 1848, Disraeli and his wife Mary Anne, alternated between Hughenden and several homes in London.
Following a successful forfeiture order at Greater Manchester Magistrates Court to the value of £300,000, the Account Freezing Order Team have seized over £1 million from criminals since April.
Officers in the team work to seize money from the accounts of organised criminal gangs who are trying to hide and launder their illicit gains through companies and individual accounts.
Detective Sergeant Ben Miller of GMP’s Economic Crime Unit, said: “It’s so important that we continue to target criminal’s finances to ensure crime doesn’t pay in Greater Manchester. We work to identify, track and seize any money we think has come from criminality.
“Some of our investigations take months or even years for us to reach a point where we can take the case to court. We are working diligently in the background to dismantle criminal networks by targeting their finances and ensuring that they cannot profit from their crimes.”
If officers suspect a bank account is being used to harbour illicit money derived from criminality, they will freeze it. In the past couple of months officers have seen a fake takeaway business in Rochdale, which was being used to launder money that was the profit of drug dealing. This was done by creating fake food orders. Officers also investigated an online business masquerading as a vape store which was suspected of laundering profits from the sale of illegal drugs.
A fake business was set up purely to receive the proceeds of crime money concealed as a Kitchen Design company, however, when this company was investigated it was found to be non-existent. The funds in the account formed part of a chain of accounts set up by organised criminals to hide their ill-gotten gains.
In these cases, money in the bank accounts attributed to the businesses were frozen under the Proceeds of Crime Act which gives us the power to stop them from profiting from their ill-gotten gains.
Detective Sergeant Ben Miller, continued: “One of the best things about working in economic crime is knowing that the funds we recover will be invested into good causes to help the people of Greater Manchester.
“It doesn’t matter where criminals try to launder their money, we have a number of specialist teams in the unit, that will find it, seize it and recover it to ensure they aren’t able to live a lavish lifestyle at the detriment of others.
“Through hard work and dedication from the Account Freezing Order team and the other members in the wider Economic Crime Unit, we are continuing to move in the right direction, recovering more and more money to give back to the communities of Greater Manchester.”
Detective Inspector Sarah Langley who oversees the activity of the team said: “It is important we carry on working hard to part criminals with their money as most often this money is used to fund more serious and organised violence.
"Seizing such a huge amount of money from them will have a large impact on those communities where the effect serious and organised violence blights the lives of local people.
“The money seized is more than often linked to drugs and gang related activity, so removing the funds available to these gangs' will stop them from engaging in further crime and will also disrupt their criminal networks.”
Anyone with concerns or information about suspicious financial activity, should report to police online, if able, at www.gmp.police.uk or via 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.
Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The 13th-century castle was originally the property of the Comyn Earls of Buchan.After their forfeiture in the 14th century it was given to Sir Gilbert Hay by Robert the Bruce in recognition for his support against the English.
In 1594, Francis Hay, 9th Earl of Erroll led a rebellion which was put down by James VI. The castle was destroyed with gunpowder and cannon.
After returning from exile, Hay built a New Slains Castle on the site of the former Bowness Castle near Cruden Bay.
The barony of Draffane, in which Craignethan was located, was a property of the Black Douglases until their forfeiture in 1455. The land was granted to the Hamilton family, and in 1530 was given by James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran to his illegitimate son James Hamilton of Finnart.
James Hamilton of Finnart had travelled in Europe, and had become an accomplished architect and military engineer. Appointed Kings Master of Works, he was responsible for the defences at Blackness Castle, as well as the renaissance facades of Linlithgow Palace. At Craignethan, he set out to build a "showcase" to display his talents in both domestic and military architecture
On Tuesday, April 7 Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced $5 million to prevent violence and crime in BC communities at Killarney Secondary in advance of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 12-18, 2015). The Minister was joined by Vancouver School Board Chair Christopher Richardson, Sexsmith RSVP Project elementary student ambassador Deanna, Killarney SHIFT Project student representative Tanya Findlater and Grade 12 student Vivian Leung.
Center for Driver’s License Recovery and Employability Supervisor Angela Catania helps individuals like Morales try to gain their licenses after juvenile suspensions. (Photo by Rick Brown)
Milwaukee-area public transit is not a viable option for many job seekers looking to reach suburban jobs, according to UWM researcher John Pawasarat. (Photo by Rick Brown)
Real Time Intelligence Officers from the Nassau County Police Department and other branches of Law Enforcement monitor conditions around Nassau County on computers located in the Offices of Asset Forfeiture and Intelligence at the Nassau County Police Academy.
On Tuesday, April 7 Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced $5 million to prevent violence and crime in BC communities at Killarney Secondary in advance of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 12-18, 2015). The Minister was joined by Vancouver School Board Chair Christopher Richardson, Sexsmith RSVP Project elementary student ambassador Deanna, Killarney SHIFT Project student representative Tanya Findlater and Grade 12 student Vivian Leung.
Hughenden Manor, Hughenden, Buckinghamshire, England, is a Victorian mansion, with earlier origins, that served as the country house of the Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. It is now owned by the National Trust and open to the public. It sits on the brow of the hill to the west of the main A4128 road that links Hughenden to High Wycombe.
History
The manor of Hughenden is first recorded in 1086, as part of Queen Edith's lands, and held by William, son of Oger the Bishop of Bayeux, and was assessed for tax at 10 hides. After his forfeiture, the lands were held by the Crown, until King Henry I of England gave the lands to his chamberlain and treasurer, Geoffrey de Clinton.[1] Clinton, whose main home was in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, had the lands tenanted by Geoffrey de Sancto Roerio, who resultantly changed his surname to the Anglicised Hughenden.[1] After passing through that family, with successive Kings having to confirm the gift of the lands, the manor returned to the Crown in the 14th century.[1] In 1539, the Crown granted the manor and lands to Sir Robert Dormer, and it passed through his family until 1737 when it was sold by the 4th Earl of Chesterfield to Charles Savage.[1]
After passing through his extended family following a series of deaths and resultant devises by will, by 1816 the manor and lands were owned by John Norris, a distinguished antiquary and scholar.[1] Isaac D'Israeli, the father of Benjamin Disraeli, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1868 and 1874–1880, and Earl of Beaconsfield 1876), had for some time rented the nearby Bradenham Manor and, following Norris's death in 1845, bought the manor and lands from his executors in 1847.[1] The purchase was supported with the help of a loan of £25,000 (equivalent to almost £1,500,000 today) from Lord Henry Bentinck and Lord Titchfield. This was because at the time, as Disraeli was the leader of the Conservative Party, "it was essential to represent a county," and county members had to be landowners.[2] Taking ownership of the manor on the death of his father in 1848, Disraeli and his wife Mary Anne, alternated between Hughenden and several homes in London.
Copyright City of Philadelphia. Photograph by Samantha Madera.
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On Tuesday, April 7 Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced $5 million to prevent violence and crime in BC communities at Killarney Secondary in advance of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 12-18, 2015). The Minister was joined by Vancouver School Board Chair Christopher Richardson, Sexsmith RSVP Project elementary student ambassador Deanna, Killarney SHIFT Project student representative Tanya Findlater and Grade 12 student Vivian Leung.
On Tuesday, April 7 Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced $5 million to prevent violence and crime in BC communities at Killarney Secondary in advance of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 12-18, 2015). The Minister was joined by Vancouver School Board Chair Christopher Richardson, Sexsmith RSVP Project elementary student ambassador Deanna, Killarney SHIFT Project student representative Tanya Findlater and Grade 12 student Vivian Leung.
On Tuesday, April 7 Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced $5 million to prevent violence and crime in BC communities at Killarney Secondary in advance of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 12-18, 2015). The Minister was joined by Vancouver School Board Chair Christopher Richardson, Sexsmith RSVP Project elementary student ambassador Deanna, Killarney SHIFT Project student representative Tanya Findlater and Grade 12 student Vivian Leung.
On Tuesday, April 7 Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced $5 million to prevent violence and crime in BC communities at Killarney Secondary in advance of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 12-18, 2015). The Minister was joined by Vancouver School Board Chair Christopher Richardson, Sexsmith RSVP Project elementary student ambassador Deanna, Killarney SHIFT Project student representative Tanya Findlater and Grade 12 student Vivian Leung.
See the Stamp Act on view in Revolution! The Atlantic World Reborn at the New-York Historical Society now through April 15, 2012 www.nyhistory.org/revolution
An Act for granting and applying certain Stamp Duties, and other Duties, in the British Colonies and Plantations in America, towards further defraying the Expences of defending, protecting and securing the same; and for amending such Parts of the several Acts of Parliament relating to the Trade and Revenues of the said Colonies and Plantations, as direct the Manner of determining and recovering the Penalties and Forfeitures therein mentioned (5 George III, c. 12)
Parliamentary Archives, London, HL/PO/PU/1/1765/5G3n11
Parliamentary Copyright House of Lords 2011
Mar's Wark, Mar Place, Stirling, c1570.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument.
A listed.
There are three couplets carved on Mar's Wark - the words are as though spoken by the building itself to the onlooker.
This one reads -
"The moir I stand on oppin hitht
My faultis moir subject ar to sitht"
(The more I stand on open height
My faults more subject are to sight)
Mar’s Wark was built as the townhouse of John Erskine, Earl of Mar, a moderate Protestant during the tumultuous years of the Scottish Reformation.
Mar was governor of Edinburgh Castle during the regency of Mary of Guise, from 1554 to 1560. He turned against her daughter, Mary Queen of Scots, after the murder of her second husband Lord Darnley in 1567. He lost his governorship in Edinburgh, but became hereditary keeper of Stirling Castle – a position his ancestors had occasionally held since the reign of King Robert I. Mar was given custody of Mary’s infant son, James VI, after the assassination of Mary’s brother, Regent Moray, in 1571. Mar succeeded Moray as regent, but died just over a year later.
Mar was granted keepership of Stirling Castle in 1567, and probably began building Mar’s Wark, then known as Mar’s Lodging, soon after. The townhouse was close to completion in 1570, but may not have been completed to its original design. Mar died at the castle in 1572 and his widow, the dowager countess, took up residence at Mar’s Lodging.
James VI and Queen Anna stayed here in 1593 during preparations for their reception at Stirling Castle.
The 6th Earl of Mar – another John Erskine – refitted the house for use as a barracks during the 1715 Jacobite Rising, which he led. The failed rising resulted in his exile and forfeiture of estates, including Mar’s Lodging. It was leased to the Town Council as a workhouse, where Stirling’s destitute were provided with food and board in return for labour, and around that time its name was changed to Mar’s Wark. The mansion was damaged during the last Jacobite Rising of 1745-46, and the workhouse was moved elsewhere.
Only the facade now survives and this has been strengthened and patched where necessary. The house as originally laid out must have covered a larger area than now appears at first sight. The builder was the Earl of Mar who became Regent of Scotland in 1571, and died in 1572. Two carved stones show that work was in progress during 1570-72. The legend that the building was never completed is probably true, as a town plan of 1725 shows only the main block and south wing.
Black GI James Johnson, one of the Ft. Hood 3 who refused orders to Vietnam, speaks at the counter-Inaugural tent January 19, 1969 during an anti-Vietnam War protest.
The crowd contained unruly elements who were disrespectful of Johnson. Instead of being honoring Johnson’s courage in standing up against the war and subjecting himself to court martial, these unruly elements called for him to get off the stage.
Johnson finished his speech, but the next speakers—women’s liberation leaders Shulamith Firestone and Marilyn Salzman Webb—were not permitted to finish.
Some in the crowd shouted vile insults at the women while others called out they were ready to march.
To make matters worse, protest leader David Dellinger did not intervene to calm the crowd. Instead, he ordered the women off the stage.
The incident with women and Dellinger’s failure to intervene had consequences for a movement that was already splintering. Relations had been deteriorating, but this incident was the catalyst where radical feminists left the male-dominated movement and struck out on their own.
Fort Hood 3:
The Fort Hood Three were three United States Army soldiers – Private First Class James Johnson, Private David A. Samas, and Private Dennis Mora – who refused to be deployed to fight in the Vietnam War on June 30, 1966. This was the first public refusal of orders to Vietnam, and one of the earliest acts of resistance to the war from within the U.S. military.
Their case became a cause celebre within the antiwar movement and efforts were made to encourage more active duty soldier to participate in antiwar demonstrations and resist orders to Vietnam.
The military court convicted them of insubordination and gave each a dishonorable discharges and forfeiture of pay. Mora was sentenced to three years at hard labor, Samas and Johnson to five.
In July 1967, both Samas and Johnson had their sentences reduced to three years by a military review board.
Impact of Counter-Inaugural activities:
Overall, the counter-Inaugural activities marked a re-grouping of the antiwar movement following a Presidential election where pro-war Lyndon Johnson dropped out, but antiwar candidate Eugene McCarthy could not secure enough delegates and Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated.
The nominees—Republican Richard Nixon and Democrat Hubert Humphrey had similar positions on the war—both essentially taking a “peace through strength” approach to ending it.
However, the counter-Inaugural activities--a feminist march confronting Tricia Nixon’s guests, a march of 15,000 loudly denouncing the war, horse excrement thrown at Vice President-elect Spiro Agnew’s guests at a reception the day before he was installed, and a crowd of several thousand lining the parade route with banners against the war and pelting Nixon’s limousine with fruit, rocks and other debris as it passed by—served to re-galvanize the antiwar movement.
The anti-Vietnam War movement would see its largest demonstrations during the Vietnam Moratoriums in October and November 1969, the nation-wide college student strikes in May 1970 and the largest antiwar demonstration in Washington, DC April 24 1971, along with Vietnam veterans throwing their medals and ribbons onto the U.S. Capitol grounds prior to the 1971 march and antiwar demonstrators staging mass civil disobedience against the war over three days in May 1971 that resulted in over 12,000 arrests.
The public opinion die had been cast on the war and Nixon slowly withdrew combat troops while dragging out peace negotiations in Paris. He would see a repeat of antiwar activities at his 1973 Inauguration, including the pelting of his limousine as it drove in the Inaugural parade.
A peace accord was reached shortly afterward in 1973 and in 1975 Vietnamese regular and irregular troops toppled the U.S. backed regime and re-united the country.
For more information and related images for the 1969 Counter Inaugural, see flic.kr/s/aHsjDuSPyF
For a blog post on the 1969 Counter Inaugural activities, see washingtonareaspark.com/2013/01/09/the-1969-nixon-inaugur...
For the 1973 Inaugural activities, see flic.kr/s/aHsjDuVNcT
Photograph by Patrick Frazier. The original is held in the American University Library -- Special Collections. Local Identifier SC_Frazier_N_0216