5h 50min, feb 3, 1913 y - 16th Amendment
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The 16th amendment allows the federal government to collect an income tax from all Americans. This is significant because it provides the federal government capital to maintain a military, build railroads, develop infrastructure. The 16th amendment was ratified February 3rd, 1913.
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5h 50min, feb 3, 1913 y
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~ 113 years ago
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