An amendment to the Constitution of the United States that granted citizenship and equal rights, both civil and legal, to Black Americans, including those who had been emancipated by the thirteenth amendment.
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United States Fourteenth Amendment & The Civil Rights Act of 1866, Date: 06 Dec 1865, 00:00
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United States Fourteenth Amendment & The Civil Rights Act of 1866, Date: 05 Jan 1866, 12:00
Mr. Spalding's Propositions on Amending the Constitution
People: Rufus P. Spalding
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United States Fourteenth Amendment & The Civil Rights Act of 1866, Date: 17 Feb 1866, 12:00
Mr. Broomall's Resolutions on Governments of Rebellious States
People: John M. Broomall
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United States Fourteenth Amendment & The Civil Rights Act of 1866, Date: 17 Feb 1866, 12:00
Mr. Lawrence's Resolutions on Governments of Rebellious States
People: William Lawrence
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United States Fourteenth Amendment & The Civil Rights Act of 1866, Date: 20 Jun 1866, 00:00
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United States Fourteenth Amendment & The Civil Rights Act of 1866, Date: 10 Dec 1866, 00:00
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United States Fourteenth Amendment & The Civil Rights Act of 1866, Date: 18 Dec 1865, 12:00
Resolutions on Distributing the President's Annual Address
People: Thaddeus Stevens
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United States Fourteenth Amendment & The Civil Rights Act of 1866, Date: 10 Dec 1866, 00:00
Resolutions on Distributing the President's Annual Message
People: Thaddeus Stevens