Celebrating the 158th anniversary of the declaration of Norton I as Emperor of the United States. On 17 September 1859, Joshua Abraham Norton, of San Francisco, declared himself Emperor. As related by Wikipedia,
"Although he had no political power, and his influence extended only so
far as he was humored by those around him, [Norton] was treated
deferentially in San Francisco, and currency issued in his name was
honored in the establishments he frequented. Though some considered him
insane or eccentric, citizens of San Francisco celebrated his regal
presence and his proclamations, such as his order that the United States
Congress be dissolved by force and his numerous decrees calling for a
bridge crossing and a tunnel to be built under San Francisco Bay."
Joshua Norton died in 1880 and his grave bears the inscription "Norton
I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico." My tie featuring the NORTON name is entirely appropriate for this occasion.
Monday, September 18, 2017
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