January 16. On this date in 1922 Bahiyyih Khánum sent a cablegram to the Bahá'ís of the United States announcing Shoghi Effendi's appointment as Guardian.

January 16. On this date in 1922 Bahiyyih Khánum sent a cablegram to the Bahá'ís of the United States announcing Shoghi Effendi's appointment as Guardian.

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IN WILL SHOGHI EFFENDI APPOINTED GUARDIAN OF CAUSE AND HEAD OF HOUSE OF JUSTICE. INFORM AMERICAN FRIENDS. GREATEST HOLY LEAF.