August 13, 2009-
Today The Communist Motherland of Meargra signed into law that the nation will become the Protectorate of the F.R.C. The agreement was accepted by both leaders of the F.R.C. and Meargra and states the following.
1) Should the F.R.C. come under foreign attack, the Armed Forces of Meargra must come to the aid of Virginian Forces.
2) The F.R.C. has total control over the Armed Forces of Meargra. However, it is agreed that the Brass of the F.R.C. shall only take command of Meargran forces should the F.R.C. come under direct attack from a foreign enemy.
3) The F.R.C. shall make no breaches into the social or economic systems or policies of Meargra, and shall have no say in their stance on issues.
4) The Federal Republic Commonwealth of the City of Norfolk and The Communist Motherland of Meargra shall work together, socially, economically, and militarily to achieve superiority and friendly relations between the two nations.
The Chancellor stated today,
"Although Meargra is considered a Protectorate, the F.R.C. shall only rely on them for military aid should the mainland come under attack. I have also heard concerns of allying a Communist nation, a major shift from other policies that close relations with hostile Communist nations, I understand your concerns, however we cannot go on an anti-communist crusade. There are other nations out in the world and we must respect their views. I am hoping that this agreement will bring our two nations together and will thrust us into prosperity and the future between our honesty and respect towards each other."
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Today, after a rigorous screening from officials from Anemos Major, the F.R.C. has joined the Defensive of Alliance of SCUTUM. This alliance further adds to the security of the nation with alliances with major nations such as Augmark and Charzak. With this, the F.R.C. wishes to expand its peacekeeping roles throughout the world to bring stability to hotspots and unstable regions spanning the globe.
August 15, 2009-
Today, the Parliament overwhelmingly changed the National Anthem of the F.R.C. from variants of Dixie and Dixieland to the traditional Scottish song of Auld Lang Syne. The move came after months of petitions from citizens for a more organized and official anthem, the F.R.C. has had two unofficial anthems since its independence. The move also casts light upon the F.R.C.'s move to show themselves as a peaceful nation instead of the old nation of 1860's Confederate Virginia.
"We're trying to show the world that we aren't a savage nation, and so we have changed the anthem from the old 'lift up rifle, pike, saber' of the Dixie anthem, to the more reminiscent 'we'll take a cup of kindness yet' of Auld Lang Syne." Says Senator Allan Michaels while leaving his senate office in Richmond, Virginia. "We are hoping that by establishing this solid anthem, we can all gather and sing one anthem, as one nation, and it will strengthen the unity of our great Commonwealth."
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Today, major history scholars and historians from the F.R.C. and Mykola debated the possible outcomes of world history regarding major events such as the foundations of the German and Austrian-Hungarian Empires, the Great War of 1914-1919, the Rise and Fall of Hitler, and World War II. Not much is known about what was said, since it was a private ordeal, however people who were there say that an atmosphere of friendliness through the love of history hung in the air and respect ruled the day. This may help open official relations with Mykola after the ruler of Mykola, Kaiser Franz Josef, abdicated his former Empire of Kopania under intense civil pressure. The F.R.C. recognized Birkaine's occupation and set up of a proxy state of former Kopania and wishes to set this behind them in the coming talks with Mykolian officials over open trade, cultural trades, and possible alliances.