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apr 9, 1866 - Civil Rights Act of 1866 was passed.

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The Civil Rights Act defined American citizenship and ensured that all citizens were protected by law indifferently. This was a monumental day for African Americans, as they were now protected American citizens.

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apr 9, 1866
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~ 159 years ago

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