This Day in History Entry #101
January 18th, 2011 by Wordsman
There are some who might think to ask why
Wilhelm’s reign was proclaimed in Versailles
They had just beat the pants
Off the army of France
Rubbed it in before saying goodbye
Event: Wilhelm I proclaimed first German Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles
Year: 1871
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_I_of_Germany
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franco-Prussian_War
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