Episode 2 of 2
Governor Fenton Signs the Bill
- When
- 1865-04-27
- Where
- New York State Executive Branch
Governor Reuben Fenton signed the bill creating Cornell University on April 27, 1865, following months of legislative debate.
The signing occurred on April 27, 1865, finalizing the legislative efforts of White and Cornell. This action formally established the university and granted it a charter, marking the completion of the founding process initiated earlier in the year.
Sources
- Andrew Dickson White Wikipedia
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