Historic tidbits about Ethiopia on this date on June 18 --------------- --- On this date on June 18, 2000, Ethiopia and Eritrea agree to the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, ending its two year long border war. . --- On this date, on June 18, 1954, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie became the first reigning foreign head of state to visit the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The Emperor came to give appreciation to the state and its university for its efforts to help modernize agriculture and education for Ethiopia. This was a landmark event for the state. The evening dinner was regarded as the social event of the year, possibility the century writes Professor Theodore M. Vestal of Oklahoma State University. (Photo info: Oklahoma is home to the largest native American population . Here Ibid. Blue Eagle presented war bonnets, a piece of pottery with native cornmeal inside, representing the sustenance of life, and a branch of evergreen representing eternal life, to the Emperor, Prince Sahle, and Princess Sebla.) . --- On this date on June 18, 1868, the last British soldiers of the Napier Expedition depart Ethiopia.
Posted on: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:44:47 +0000
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