Historical Events tagged with "socialreform"
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Abolition of Capital Punishment in France
The Assemblée Nationale voted to abolish capital punishment, marking a significant shift in French law. Led by the government of President François Mitterrand, this decision was influenced by a growing international movement against the death penalty. The vote highlighted the political landscape of France during the early 1980s, reflecting changing societal values towards human rights. This reform aligned France more closely with other European nations that had already moved away from capital punishment.
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The first insane asylum in America, known as the Pennsylvania Hospital, opened in Philadelphia. The institution was established with the aim of providing care for individuals suffering from mental illness. Dr. Benjamin Rush, a prominent physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence, was instrumental in its founding, advocating for humane treatment. The facility marked a significant step in the understanding of mental health, moving away from previous practices of imprisonment and neglect.
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