The first English Parliament was convened in 1215, with the creation and signing of the Magna Carta, which established the rights of barons (wealthy landowners) to serve as consultants to the king on governmental matters in his Great Council. ... The Great Council was first referred to as “Parliament” in 1236.Aug 10, 2017

American express has a long history of working for the good of all in its new york community. in 1885, it engaged its employees to raise money to build the pedestal of the statue of liberty, and today has a program to restore, preserve and revitalize historic sites in new york city. these actions by american express are partial fulfillment of the the firm has established for itself as a corporate citizen.