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The UK gave control of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China in 1997, following the expiration of a 99 year lease on the bulk of the territory. What were the negotiations like, and was there any serious discussion within the UK about trying to keep it?

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On July 4th 1863, General Lee began his retreat from Gettysburg. On that same day the beseiged Confederate garrison at Vicksburg surrendered, giving the Union control over the Mississippi River. How did leaders and the public on both sides react to this news?

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The UK gave control of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China in 1997, following the expiration of a 99 year lease on the bulk of the territory. What were the negotiations like, and was there any serious discussion within the UK about trying to keep it?	2609
On July 4th 1863, General Lee began his retreat from Gettysburg. On that same day the beseiged Confederate garrison at Vicksburg surrendered, giving the Union control over the Mississippi River. How did leaders and the public on both sides react to this news?	2