1922 Elections & Political Transitions Events — Verified Historical Highlights

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06 Jan Éamon de Valera's resignation offer: On January 6, 1922, Éamon de Valera, President of the Irish Republic, resigned from his position and tendered his cabinet's resignation to Dáil Éireann. He expressed his intention to seek re-election, emphasizing the need for a cabinet aligned with his principles to defend the republic. source: digital.bentley.umich.edu
10 Apr Louis Borno Becomes Haiti's President: On April 10, 1922, Haiti's State Council elected Louis Borno as the country's president, effective May 15, 1922. Borno, a lawyer and politician, was chosen during the period of the American occupation of Haiti. His election was unexpected by the U.S. administration, which had been overseeing Haiti's affairs since 1915. Borno's presidency marked a new chapter in Haiti's political landscape during the occupation. source: en.wikipedia.org
15 Jun Birth of Morris K. Udall, Prominent Democratic Congressman: Morris King Udall, known as Mo Udall, was born on June 15, 1922, in St. Johns, Arizona. He served as a U.S. Representative from Arizona from 1961 to 1991 and was a leading contender for the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination. source: en.wikipedia.org
24 Oct German presidential term extended: On October 24, 1922, the German government announced an extension of the presidential term, a move that was part of the political restructuring in the Weimar Republic during a time of instability. source: britannica.com

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