hold somebody's feet to the fire. also put somebody's feet to the fire. to cause someone to feel pressure or stress I think reporters really should hold the president's feet to the fire about this issue. See also: feet, fire, hold. hold (someone's) feet to the fire. To pressure (someone) to consent to or undertake something.
The Algerian War (1954-1962), also known as Algerian War of Independence, led to Algeria's independence from France. On July 1, 1962, some 6 million of a total Algerian electorate of 6.5 million cast their ballots in the referendum on independence. The vote was nearly unanimous. De Gaulle pronounced Algeria an independent country on July 3. The Provisional Executive, however, proclaimed July 5, the 132nd anniversary of the French entry into Algeria, as the day of national independence.
31 May 1961 is recognized as the official date of Independence as South Africa became a Republic on that date. The Republic of South Africa as it is today did not gain independence fully at a single point in history.Rather, it went through a series of transitions. It first gained partial independence from Britain on 31 May 1910.Then it formed the Union of South Africa under partial British and Dutch rule. It then gained further independence from the statue of Westminster on 11 December 1931.1 May 1961 is recognized as the official date of Independence as South Africa became a Republic on that date. The Republic of South Africa as it is today did not gain independence fully at a single point in history.