The End of Charles

Today was a day of happiness as well as pity. Former king of England Charles I was executed today after his trial. This day has marked everyone's heart as a day of liberation as well as sadness. The liberation of the people from a king is finally here and many are happy. Parades were held today to honor our new leader, Oliver Cromwell, after he defeated the forces of King Charles I. But today brought tears to everyone's eyes that watched the execution of the former king. Charles came to the execution with no fear in his face. After being tried he was condemned to death by Parliament. He was condemned as "a tyrant, traitor, murderer, and public enemy." After this he declared to his foes that he was "a martyr of the people." …