Recognizing the anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment and encouraging the American people to educate and instill pride and purpose into their communities and to observe the anniversary annually with appropriate programs and activities.

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HRES 747

Introduced

Jul 22, 2004

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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Anniversaries Black history Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil rights movements Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Constitutional amendments History Law Minorities Slavery

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Summary

Recognizes the 140th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution on December 6, 1865, and encourages the American people to educate and instill pride and purpose into their communities about the history of liberation and the civil rights movement in the United States.

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Aug 4, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jul 22, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 22, 2004

Introduced in House

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