On February 14, 1949, Israel's parliament, the Knesset, convened for the first time, and Joseph Shprinzak was elected as its first Speaker.Read a history of the First Knesset from the Knesset archives.
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Israel parliament meets for the first time
Congress approved voting machines in federal elections
On February 14, 1899, Congress approved the use of voting machines in federal elections.Listen to a brief history of voting machines from the Council of State Governments.
