Emperor Norton
By zeeterman
@zeeterman (1066)
United States
October 30, 2006 10:29am CST
Joshua A. Norton was a celebrated citizen of San Francisco who in 1859 proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States. Although he had no real political power, he was treated deferentially in San Francisco, and the currency he issued in his name was honored in the establishments he frequented. Though he was considered insane, or at least highly eccentric, the citizens of San Francisco celebrated his presence, his humor, and his deeds.
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@zeeterman (1066)
• United States
4 Dec 06
Here some of the Proclamations the Emperor made during his reign:
He Proclaims Himself Emperor
He Abolishes Congress
He Removes Governor Wise
He Calls Out the Army
He Dissolves the Republic
He Demands Suitable Attire
He Fires Abraham Lincoln
He Orders Andrew Johnson's Arrest
He Supports a Pioneer Aviator
He Gives Goat Island to Oakland
He Calls for a Bridge
He Invents a Better Railroad Switch
He Forecloses on a Bank
He Issues Imperial Bonds
He Calls for Religious Unity
He Demands Rooms at the Grand Hotel
He Blocks Spring Valley Water
He Fires All Public Officials
He Orders a Rebellion Put Down
He Bans the F-Word
He Calls for A Bridge (Again)
He Orders Repairs to Cable Cars
He Cautions Against False Reports
He Calls for A Bridge (Yet Again)
He Calls for One Religion
He Announces His Intention to Marry
He Douses A Flame War
@zeeterman (1066)
• United States
8 Jan 07
On this day January 8th, 1880 in San Francisco, Joshua A. Norton, Emperor of the United States & Protector of Mexico, passed away. This is a day of rememberance for the benevolent Emperor and a celebration for all dreamers and mad hatters everywhere. Raise a toast to the Emperor!
