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.
On December 24, 1951 Libya gained its independence from Italy. They  won their Independence after World War 2. They were allies with  Italy and fought with them to the very â¦ end.Then Italy decided,  since they were a major help during the war, to give them their  independence.ibya had been an Italian colony since 1912. * During Gaddafi's regime the official independence day was the 1st of September 1969 (date of his coup). Now, it's officially on the 24th of December 1951.