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Inauguration of Queen Victoria

Victoria's accession marked the start of the British Empire's apex and a 63-year reign that defined an era of industrial and imperial expansion.

When1837

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In government and politics, inauguration is the process of swearing a person into office and thus making that person the incumbent. Such an inauguration commonly occurs through a formal ceremony or special event, which may also include an inaugural address by the new official.

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DomainPolitical
TypeRegime Change
ClassGovernance
ClassCelebration
Impactnational
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