United States Fourteenth Amendment & The Civil Rights Act of 1866

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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Session 5846: 1866-01-11 00:00:00

The memorial of Charles Follett, contesting the seat of Columbus Delano, is referred to the Committee of Elections

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Memorial of Hon. Charles Follett

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