History: December 6 (#1)

History: December 6 (#1)
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December 6, 2017 Donald Trump's administration officially announces the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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On December 6, in the year 2017: Donald Trump's admi nistration officially announces the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. On December 6, 2017, the United States of America officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital city of the State of Israel.

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Why December 6, 2017 matters: Donald Trump's administrati on officially announces the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: December 6, 2017 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Donald Trump's administration officially announces the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_recognition_of_Jerusalem_as_capital_of_Israel (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)