jul 15, 1789 - Creation of national guard
Description:
- created in the early stages of the French Revolution as Paris descended into disorder.- first became active **mid-July 1789 under the command of Marquis de Lafayette**
Why:
- To maintain order during revolutionary unrest —> power vaccum after storming — no reliable force to control violence
Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 15, 1789
Now
~ 237 years ago