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Passage of the Civil Rights Act
- When
- February 1875
- Where
- United States Capitol
The 43rd Congress passed the bill in February 1875 as a memorial to Senator Charles Sumner, who had died in 1874.
Originally drafted in 1870, the bill was passed by the 43rd Congress in February 1875. Congress removed the coverage of public schools that Sumner had included. The act was signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant, honoring Sumner's legacy.
Sources
- Civil Rights Act of 1875 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-05
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