Understand[edit] London Heathrow (LHR) is a giant, sprawling airport divided into four terminals (T2, T3, T4 and T5). Originally established in the late 1940s, it is London's primary airport and the premier air gateway into the United Kingdom.
Publisher. A+E Networks. On this day in 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the GI bill to provide financial aid to veterans returning from World War II. Upon signing the legislation, Roosevelt voiced his belief that ensuring veteransâ employability was critical to a sound postwar economy.
The Senate passed its version by a 64-12 vote, and the House then passed it by a bipartisan 237-132 vote. The legislation was enacted on June 17, 1970 as the Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1970. President Nixon signed it into law on June 22.Through this legislation, Congress extended the special provisions for five years.he legislation was enacted on June 17, 1970 as the Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1970. President Nixon signed it into law on June 22. Through this legislation, Congress extended the special provisions for five years.