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The International Meridian ConferenceWashington DC, USA - October 1884
It dates back to October 1884. At the behest of the President of the United States of America 41 delegates from 25 nations met in Washington, DC, USA for the International Meridian Conference. At the Conference the following important principles were established:
Resolution 2, fixing the Meridian at Greenwich was passed 22-1 (San Domingo voted against), France & Brazil abstained.
The National Maritime Museum have kindly given us extracts from the Conference minutesA list of the Nations attending and their delegates is hereFull text of the seven Final Act Resolutions and voting is here
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