Today in history - Dec. 2

Today is Saturday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2006. There are 29 days left in the year.


Today's Highlight in History:


On Dec. 2, 1954, the Senate voted to condemn Wisconsin Republican Joseph R. McCarthy for conduct that "tends to bring the Senate into disrepute."


On this date:


In 1804, Napoleon was crowned emperor of France.


In 1823, President Monroe outlined his doctrine opposing European expansion in the Western Hemisphere.

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