President of Switzerland
Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.
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1874 in Switzerland
Explore 4 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1874.
Historical records for Switzerland in 1874
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Birth of Henri Guisan
Birth of Henri Guisan
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Revised Federal Constitution Wins Approval
Swiss voters approved a revised federal constitution in 1874, expanding federal competences and introducing the optional referendum on federal legislation.
Welti Advocates Stronger Federal Powers
Federal councillor Emil Welti supported constitutional reforms that increased the central government's authority over several policy areas.
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