The United States presidential election of 1828 featured a rematch between John Quincy Adams, now incumbent President, and Andrew Jackson. ... The Democratic Party drew support from the existing supporters of Jackson and their coalition with the supporters of Crawford (the "Old Republicans") and Vice President Calhoun.
Byzantium was chosen as the capital of the Roman Empire for its strategic benefits, central position and excellent harbor.<span> Byzantium also symbolized a break from Constantine's predecessors.</span>
These professors were accused of being communist sympathizers. This resulted in their dismissal from the University of Washington. One of the biggest reasons why this was a big deal was due to the beginning of the Cold War and the start of the second Red Scare.
After World War II, the US and Soviet Union emerged as global superpower. As communism spread throughout Eastern Europe, US citizens were scared that this system would spread to the US. In order to prevent this from happening, institutions all over the country took action against supposed communists, including firing them from their jobs.
Honestly, I tried to look but I don't know. Here's a picture of the general area that it should be around (the red box). This is in Italy north of Rome.
I think it's the revolutionary war.