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jan 1, 1896 - 14th Amendment, 1896

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The 14th Amendment was passed to counteract the decision in the Dred Scott case and stated that all people born in the United States are citizens regardless of race, heritage, or religion. It also stated that all citizens had the right to Equal Protection of the Laws.

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jan 1, 1896
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~ 130 years ago