However, France formally relinquished its protectorate over Morocco and granted it independence in 1956. Three exploration licenses were awarded but all were subsequently relinquished. The Allies had gained a strategic initiative which they never relinquished. Five days later he formally relinquished the seals of office. Spain relinquished all claims of sovereignty over and title to Cuba. Hamilton never relinquished the lead and claimed his third championship. When posted elsewhere, the rank would be relinquished and the former rank resumed. Meanwhile, he relinquished his U.S. citizenship in 1998. He formally relinquished the credential in 2009. Stanton "relinquished" his office on May 26, and the Senate subsequently confirmed Schofield. Finally, however, Kundera relinquished his reformist dreams and moved to France in 1975. As such, he relinquished his Universal Championship, and announced his hiatus, effective immediately. Shamrock then relinquished his title and retired from the UFC. Bazid also relinquished his claims over Sylhet. Thus, Bush had relinquished the Presidency at 12&colon;00.