Common Council

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Freedom of the City of London: History, Requirements, and Traditions

Freedom of the City of London: History, Requirements, and Traditions The Freedom of the City of London is one of the oldest surviving traditions of civic status in the world. Originating ...

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Philadelphia City Council and the Battle for City Hall (1860–1872)

Philadelphia City Council and the Battle for City Hall (1860–1872) Between 1860 and 1872, the political landscape of Philadelphia was shaped by a series of legislative reforms and a high-...

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