On the morning of 17 September 1859, Joshua Norton walked into the office of George Fitch, editor of the San Francisco Evening Bulletin and handed Fitch a proclamation declaring himself "Emperor of these United States." Fitch printed the proclamation in that evening's edition. With this single act, Norton founded a borderless Empire of the heart that continues to the present and into the future. Today, Redwood Park — adjacent to the landmark Transamerica Pyramid — is just steps (directly across Clay street) from where the Emperor declared himself and his Empire. Please join The Emperor's Bridge Campaign in launching a new holiday to celebrate Norton I and the Empire he founded. We're calling it Empire Day — and we hope that this will mark the beginning of a new tradition. The event — like the Empire itself — is free and open to all. :: :: :: EMPIRE DAY Welcoming the 157th Year of the Nortonian Empire Thursday 17 September 2015 at 6 p.m. sharp Redwood Park (adjacent to the Transamerica Pyramid)* San Francisco * Enter on the Clay Street or Washington Street sides of the Park. :: :: :: Redwood Park, which normally closes at 5:30 p.m., will be open by special arrangement. :: :: :: Following a brief 20-minute celebration, we will adjourn to nearby Comstock Saloon for a toast. If you'll be in the Bay Area next Thursday, we hope to see you. Either way, please share widely with your Emperor-saluting friends! RSVP https://www.facebook.com/events/1596988480567952/ or http://www.emperorsbridge.org/contact ON THE CAMPAIGN BLOG http://www.EmperorsBridge.org/blog/2015/8/19/join-us-in-a-new-tradition-empire-day Cheers! JOHN LUMEA The Emperor's Bridge Campaign