Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation’s capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the first freed on April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Summary
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation’s capita
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Primary Purpose
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation’s capita
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