Today in History for June 15
Today's Highlight in History: On June 15, 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted unanimously to appoint George Washington head of the Continental Army. Full story
Queen Elizabeth I was a man in drag? New novel explores the idea
Writer Steve Berry joins Morning Joe to discuss his latest novel "The King's Deception," which is the eighth in the Cotton Malone series. Berry begins the segment by discussing the book's biggest plot point and question: Was Queen Elizabeth I perhaps a man?
Queen celebrates 60 years on the throne
Queen Elizabeth gathered with her family in Westminster Abbey where she was crowned 60 years ago. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports.
From the Archives: Elizabeth marks 10th anniversary as Queen
Universal newsreel marks Queen Elizabeth's first decade as Queen and looks back at her coronation in 1953. Ed Herlihy reports.
Priceless crown stars at Queen Elizabeth's 60th anniversary
LONDON (Reuters) - A fanfare of trumpets and cheering crowds greeted Queen Elizabeth on the 60th anniversary of her coronation on Tuesday, with a service in Westminster Abbey featuring a priceless crown that has adorned the heads of British monarchs for 350 years. Full story
Sixty years of Queen Elizabeth
Sixty years after Queen Elizabeth was crowned, the 87-year-old still reigns as a timeless symbol in the digital age. NBC’s Annabel Roberts reports.
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June 2: Nightly News Sunday broadcast
Massive storm moves east; Calif. wildfire grows; More scrutiny ahead for the IRS; Death toll rises after another Okla. twister; Jolie steps out following surgery A new approach to curbing violence in schools; Famed sniper’s wife speaks out; Sixty years of Queen Elizabeth
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