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jan 1, 1866 - The CIvil Rights Bill of 1866

Description:

The President Johnson had vetoed this Bill, but the Congress had overrode his veto. The Civil Rights Bill of 1866 allowed "all people born in the United States, except Native Americans were declared to be citizens. Added equal protection to the law for citizens. Citizenship becomes more inclusive. Voting and Citizenship are not in the same category yet.

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Date:

jan 1, 1866
Now
~ 159 years ago