22 nov 1866 - Radical Republicans take control of Congress
Description:
The leading Radicals in Congress were Thaddeus Stevens in the House, and Charles Sumner in the Senate. Grant was elected as a Republican in 1868; after the election he generally sided with the Radicals on Reconstruction policies and signed the Civil Rights Act of 1871 into law.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
22 nov 1866
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 159 ans