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jan 12, 1862 - Morrill Land Grant Acts

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The Morrill Land-Grant Acts are United States statutes that allowed for the creation of land-grant colleges in U.S. states using the proceeds of federal land sales. The Morrill Act of 1862 was enacted during the American Civil War and the Morrill Act of 1890 expanded this model.

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jan 12, 1862
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~ 163 years ago