jan 1, 1866 - Civil Rights Act of 1866

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Declared that all people born in the United States were U.S. citizens and had certain inalienable rights, including the right to make contracts, to own property, to sue in court, and to enjoy the full protection of federal law.


Declared that all persons born in the United States were now citizens, without regard to race, color, or previous condition.


Civil Rights Act of 1866
Federal law granting citizenship to former slaves; passed over Johnson's veto.

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