Episode 2 of 2
Lincoln Signs Enabling Act
- When
- April 8, 1864
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
President Abraham Lincoln signed an enabling act on April 8, 1864, authorizing the Columbia Institution to confer college degrees.
The 38th Congress authorized the institution to grant and confirm college degrees. President Lincoln signed the enabling act on April 8, 1864. This action formalized the college status desired by Edward Miner Gallaudet, allowing the institution to confer degrees.
Sources
- Gallaudet University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
- Edward Miner Gallaudet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-20
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