When was it published?

November 28, 1791 in National Gazette

Foreign News November 28, 1791

National Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

French King, Oath, New Constitution, National Assembly, Ceremony

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

On the 14th inst., the King of the French, accompanied by his ministers, took an oath to uphold the new constitution before the National Assembly in Paris, amid a large crowd and artillery salute. He omitted his blue ribbon to appear equal to citizens.

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On the 14th inst. the king of the French went in form, accompanied by his ministers, and took the necessary oath, to maintain the new constitution, before the national assembly. This was done in the presence of an immense multitude of spectators, and the ceremony was accompanied by a general discharge of the artillery belonging to the national guards. The king did not appear with his blue ribbon; giving as a reason, that "he did not wish to be distinguished by any external mark of dignity from the rest of the citizens."

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Royal Event

What keywords are associated?

French King Oath New Constitution National Assembly Ceremony

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of The French

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Event Date

14th Inst.

Key Persons

King Of The French

Outcome

the king took the oath to maintain the new constitution.

Event Details

The king of the French went in form, accompanied by his ministers, and took the necessary oath to maintain the new constitution before the national assembly. This was done in the presence of an immense multitude of spectators, and the ceremony was accompanied by a general discharge of the artillery belonging to the national guards. The king did not appear with his blue ribbon, giving as a reason that he did not wish to be distinguished by any external mark of dignity from the rest of the citizens.