In 1961 the first important legislative victory of the Kennedy Administration came when the principle of national responsibility for local economic distress won out over a `` state's-responsibility '' proposal -- provision was made for payment for unemployment relief by nation-wide taxation rather than by a levy only on those states afflicted with manpower surplus.

Ambrosius Aurelianus, ; called Aurelius Ambrosius in the Historia Regum Britanniae and elsewhere, was a war leader of the Romano-British who won an important battle against the Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century, according to Gildas.

Butterworth's death on the Somme in 1916 was considered a great loss to English music ; Ivor Gurney, another most important setter of Housman ( Ludlow and Teme, a work for voice and string quartet, and a song-cycle on Housman works, both of which won the Carnegie Award ) experienced emotional breakdowns which were popularly ( but wrongly ) believed to have originated from shell-shock.

This election was also important because new parties won several seats in Congress, more than ever.

Between 718 and 723, Charles secured his power through a series of victories: he won the loyalty of several important bishops and abbots ( by donating lands and money for the foundation of abbeys such as Echternach ), he subjugated Bavaria and Alemannia, and he defeated the pagan Saxons.

During that time the English won the Battle of Flodden, an event in which Catherine played an important part.

" The domains of Satsuma and Chōshū, historic enemies of the Tokugawa, used this turmoil to unite their forces and won an important military victory outside of Kyoto against Tokugawa forces.

The CDU won in some important state elections but was hit in 2000 by a party donation scandal from the Kohl years.

He won several important awards in his career as 2 Grammy Awards, 17 American Music Awards ( including the " Artist of the ' 90s ") and the RIAA Award as Best selling solo albums artist of the Century in the United States.

He won an important victory near the Nessos ( Nestos ) river, on the boundary between Macedonia and Thrace, with the aid of the Dalmatian cavalry.

Impatient demands for victory centered around short-term electoral cycles play into the hands of the guerrillas, though it is equally important to recognize when a cause is lost and the guerrillas have won.

Caesar left Rome and joined the army, where he won the Civic Crown for his part in an important siege.

The tournament, which was now considered by some as the most important in Europe, was won by fellow Hungarian Péter Lékó while Polgár scored 7 / 13 to tie for fourth with Alexander Grischuk, Michael Adams and Kramnik.

The French Navy won some important victories near the end of the 17th century but a focus upon land forces led to the French Navy's relative neglect, which allowed the Royal Navy to emerge with an ever-growing advantage in size and quality, especially in tactics and experience, from 1695.

While on Sado, he won many devoted converts and wrote two of his most important doctrinal treatises, the Kaimoku Shō ( 開目抄: " On the Opening of the Eyes " ) and the Kanjin no Honzon Shō ( 観心本尊抄: " The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind ") as well as numerous letters and minor treatises whose content containing critical components of his teaching.

Tactically, the Germans won resounding victories and occupied some of the most important economic areas of the Soviet Union, mainly in Ukraine.

In 1535 Charles V won an important victory against the Ottomans at Tunis, which together with the war against Venice the following year, led Suleiman to accept proposals from Francis I of France to form an alliance against Charles.

In his return to England, Rooke won an important naval battle, the Battle of Vigo Bay, which resulted in the complete destruction of the Spanish treasure fleet but marginal financial gain as most the treasure had already been unloaded ashore.

William of Poitiers claimed that the battle was won mainly through William's efforts, but earlier accounts claim that King Henry's men and leadership also played an important part.

He won some political support among Republicans, picking up a few important endorsements along the way that helped legitimize him in the race.

A critical issue for him was appearing in the fall presidential debates and he won an important victory when the League of Women Voters created a qualification threshold of 15 % for him to appear.

In 1356, Edward's oldest son, Edward, the Black Prince, won an important victory in the Battle of Poitiers.

Offa won an important victory over Cynewulf at the Battle of Bensington ( in Oxfordshire ) in 779, reconquering some of the land along the Thames.

He won an important victory near the Nessos ( Nestos ) river, on the boundary between Macedonia and Thrace, with the aid of the Dalmatian cavalry.

Turk Lown was tagged with the loss, his second against no victories, while Ray Moore won his second game against a single loss.

They have been to the playoffs six times and have won six playoff games, three of which were victories during their run in the 2008-09 NFL Playoffs.

During its final two years of existence, the AFL teams won upset victories over the NFL teams in Super Bowl III and IV, the former New York Jets victory was considered one of the biggest upsets in American sports history.

It offers scant clues as to how German lightning victories might be won.

In the meantime, Julian had won some victories against the Alemanni tribe, who had once again invaded Roman Gaul.

Earnhardt won early in the year, scoring consecutive victories at Rockingham and Atlanta.

In two battles, Galerius won major victories over Narseh.

Brazil's Ayrton Senna won the race more times than any other driver, with six victories, winning five races consecutively between 1989 and 1993.

His record in dealing with those crises is mixed, as he won a number of military victories but was unable to keep much of his realm from seceding.

Indeed, according to numismatic evidence, it seems that he won many victories there and a victory in Roman Dacia might also be dated to that period.

With a large expedition that eventually included 40 000 European troops, and receiving help from white colonists and mulatto forces commanded by Alexandre Pétion, a former lieutenant of Rigaud, the French won several victories after severe fighting.

In his first few years in Italy, he won three dramatic victories — Trebia, Trasimene, and Cannae, in which he distinguished himself for his ability to determine his and his opponent's strengths and weaknesses, and to play the battle to his strengths and the enemy's weaknesses — and won over many allies of Rome.

Hannibal still won a number of notable victories: completely destroying two Roman armies in 212 BC, and at one point, killing two consuls ( including the famed Marcus Claudius Marcellus ) in a battle in 208 BC.

The two Test series was won 2-0 thanks to innings victories.

Under Cronje's captaincy, South Africa won 27 Tests and lost 11, completing series victories against every team except Australia.

The FIS won sweeping victories in local elections and it was going to win national elections in 1991 when voting was canceled by a military coup d ' état.

The Colts won the next three matches, notching two regular season victories and a win in the 2006 AFC Championship game on the way to their win in Super Bowl XLI.

Scott captured Mexico City in September 1847, and Taylor won a series of victories in northern Mexico.

However, in the previous parliamentary elections in 2002, Tito's opponents won major victories, and in March 2003 he was ousted in a no-confidence vote ( having served the maximum three terms, he is barred by the constitution to run for another term ).

Despite the tactical victories won, they failed to achieve a decisive victory.

Also Severus Alexander ( 3rd c. AD ) had an imitation of the Macedonian phalanx of 30, 000 " phalangarii " and with this he won many victories in the Persian wars.

: Jealousy of Moses ' excellent qualities induced Chenephres to send him with unskilled troops on a military expedition to Ethiopia, where he won great victories.

Ventidius won a series of victories against the Parthians, killing the crown prince Pacorus and expelling them from the Roman territories they had seized.