2 Jul 1862 Jahr - Morrill Land Grant Act

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The Morrill Land-Grant Act, passed by Congress in 1862 and signed by President Abraham Lincoln, provided states with public lands that could be sold to fund the establishment of colleges specializing in agriculture and the mechanical arts. This legislation led to the creation of land-grant colleges across the United States, significantly expanding access to higher education and fostering technological innovation in farming and industry.

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