Recognizing National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all United States citizens.

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HRES 38

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Jan 18, 2013

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidays Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history

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Summary

Recognizes National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all U.S. citizens.

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Feb 28, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Jan 18, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 18, 2013

Introduced in House

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