Since its founding in 1648, the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture had a school, France's elite institution of instruction in the arts.

Since 1638 Augustus had served as the Protestant administrator of the Magdeburg archbishopric, which, according to the 1648 Peace of Westphalia would be finally secularised to Brandenburg-Prussia upon his death.

Since 1648 the course of the " Old Leine " has become a partly dried oxbow lake.

Since 1648 it has been the custom of Moroccan sultans to despatch superfluous sons and daughters to Tafilalt.

Since 1988, Brazilian administrative law has been strongly influenced by the judicial interpretations of the constitutional principles of public administration ( art.

Since just a few units were sold, the Brazilian branch of Philips released in 1983 Odyssey² without its number.

Since Rio de Janeiro is the most popular Brazilian city worldwide, usually samba is used to identify Brazilians as part of the same national culture, even if nowadays Sertanejo is the most popular style in Brazil.

Since 1985 The Independents have held the event in a 110-hectare park with a stadium large enough to hold 35 thousand people, designed by renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.

Since she started dating Brazilian professional showjumper ( and two-time Olympic medalist ) Alvaro Miranda Neto, more commonly known as " Doda ", in March 2003, Athina moved to São Paulo, in Brazil, where the couple now live.

Since São Paulo's budget planning was focused on the Morumbi stadium construction rather than the signing of new players, few expensive players were bought during the 1960s, although the club did acquire Brazilian internationals Roberto Dias and Jurandir.

Since in those formative years of Brazilian football clubs were usually identified with colonies of immigrants from certain ethnic groups or nationalities ( like São Paulo Palestra Italia, for Italians, or Vasco da Gama for Portuguese immigrants etc.

Since 1990, the Workers ' Party has grown in popularity on the national stage by winning the elections in many of the largest Brazilian cities, such as São Paulo, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, and Goiânia, as well as in some important states, such as Rio Grande do Sul, Espírito Santo, and the Federal District.

Since the 1950s Paraná is one of Brazilian agriculture powerhouses.

Since multiracial relations in Brazilian society have occurred for many generations, some people find it difficult to trace their own ethnic ancestry.

Since the Dutch had invested large sums in financing sugar production in the Brazilian Northeast, a conflict began with Dutch privateers plundering the coast: they sacked Salvador in 1604, from which they removed large amounts of gold and silver before a joint Spanish-Portuguese fleet recaptured the town.

Since the early 17th century there are indications of runaway slaves organizing themselves into settlements in the Brazilian hinterland.

Since the 16th century the exploration of the Brazilian inland was attempted several times, mostly to try to find mineral riches like the silver mines found in 1546 by the Spanish in Potosí ( now in Bolivia ).

Since then, Abreu has been considered the first lady of Brazilian funk.

Since 2000, all Brazilian voters are able to use the electronic ballot boxes to choose their candidates.

Since not all Brazilian states have a temple within their boundaries, the couple may then have their sealing performed at the nearest temple upon completion of the civil marriage.

Since its classification as a Vulnerable species by the Brazilian government, it has received greater consideration and protection from most people.

Since the 1950s, Brazilian berimbaus have been painted in bright colors, following local Bahian / Brazilian taste ; today, most makers follow the tourist consumer's quest for ( pretended ) authenticity, and use clear varnish and discreet decoration.

Since retirement he has settled down in his place of birth, the Brazilian island of Florianópolis, where he enjoys being an active member of life in the lakeside town of Lagoa da Conceição.

Since Brazilian economy was based on slavery and sugar, the long depression in the world sugar market aggravated social and racial ills in the 1840s.

Since 1995, the T2c has been built in Brazil with 1. 6 L air-cooled engines for the Brazilian market, and with the water-cooled 1. 8 L inline four-cylinder fuel-injected engine for the Mexican market, the latter easily identified by their large, black-coloured, front-mounted radiators.

Since production of the original Beetle was halted in late 2003 as a 2004 model, the T2 remained the only Volkswagen model with the traditional air-cooled, rear-mounted boxer engine until the Brazilian model shifted to a water-cooled engine on 23 December 2005.

Since the award criteria state that the Bronze Star Medal may be awarded to " any person ... while serving in any capacity in or with " the U. S. Armed Forces, awards to members of foreign armed services serving with the United States are permitted.

Since 1990, the ACR and the Czech Armed Forces have contributed to numerous peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, including IFOR, SFOR, and EUFOR Althea in Bosnia, Desert Shield / Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Albania, Turkey, Pakistan and with the Coalition forces in Iraq.

Since the end of the war, the Lebanese have conducted several elections, most of the militias have been weakened or disbanded, and the Lebanese Armed Forces ( LAF ) have extended central government authority over about two-thirds of the country.

Since 1917, Puerto Ricans have been included in the compulsory draft whenever it has been in effect and more than 400, 000 Puerto Ricans have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Since the Syrian civil war began, the Armed Forces have been sent to crush the protestors.

Since 2001, it has been one of the four Italian Armed Forces.

Since the creation of the Ministry of State Security in 1983, the MPS has lost much authority and does not undertake paramilitary functions, which are now within the province of the People's Armed Police, nor does it generally conduct domestic intelligence which since 1983 has been a primary responsibility of the Ministry of State Security.

Since the 1903 Coronation Pageant, the Royal Marines Band Service, as the representative military music service of the Royal Navy ( as the Armed Forces ' Senior Service ) and the Corps of Royal Marines, use this band formation format, unique to the British Armed Forces military bands.

Since 1961 the military issue knives supplied to the Swiss Armed Forces bear the Swiss Coat of Arms.

Since the first issue as personal equipment in 1891 the Soldatenmesser ( Soldier Knives ) issued by the Swiss Armed Forces have been revised several times.

Since 1953, members of the Swiss and Swedish Armed Forces have been members of the NNSC stationed near the DMZ.

Since 1992, was played during ceremonial events and oathtaking ceremonies in the Slovenian Territorial Defence in line with the draft Rules on Service in the Territorial Defence, adopted on 15 April 1992, and later in the Slovenian Armed Forces, based on a government decree from 1995, because it calls to the defence of the homeland.

Since 1982 the tower has been the property of the Armed Forces of Malta.

Since January 1962, the United States Armed Forces have lost 3, 339 fixed-wing aircraft in Southeast Asia, 2, 430 of them in combat.

Since 1959, the post has been immediately subordinate to the Chief of the Defence Staff, the post held by the professional head of the British Armed Forces.

Since its original conception over forty years ago, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal has been awarded for United States participation in over forty five designated military campaigns.

Since 2000, October 12 has also been Spain's Day of the Armed Forces, celebrated each year with a military parade in Madrid.

Since the reestablishment of the German armed forces after World War II, the Inspector General of the Federal Armed Forces ( Generalinspekteur der Bundeswehr ) is the highest-ranking soldier, responsible for the overall military planning and the principal military advisor of the Federal Minister of Defense and the Federal Government.

Since the birth of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the aftermath of the dissolution of the USSR, the old Soviet unit colours were retained.

Since the late 19th century the United States Marine Corps has worn the most elaborate of the mess dress uniforms in the U. S. Armed Forces.

Since 1943, the use of Lajes by the U. S. military has allowed Portugal to strengthen diplomatic relations with the U. S. as well as obtain military equipment for the Portuguese Armed Forces, including two A-7P Corsair II squadrons and the co-finance of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft under the Peace Atlantis I program.

Since the first inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953, that participation has been formalized into a committee, originally called the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee.

Since 2004 a smaller detachment of Portuguese Marines is integrated in the Timor Military Liaison Group closely coordinated with the Portuguese National Republican Guard ( GNR ) contingent stationed in the capital, Dili, and the Armed Forces of Timor.