All Hail Norton I!

On this date in 1859, Joshua Norton proclaimed himself Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. A Discordian Saint and a personal fave of mine. Long live the Emperor!

http://www.zpub.com/sf/history/nort.html

http://www.knauer.org/mike/discordia/norton.php

http://www.notfrisco.com/nortoniana/index.html