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Clinton Hall Advocacy

When
1866-02-08
Where
Clinton Hall
Part of
Founding of the ASPCA by Henry Bergh

Bergh pleaded on behalf of animals at a meeting at Clinton Hall in New York City on February 8, 1866.

Bergh advocated for animal rights at Clinton Hall in New York City on February 8, 1866. This event preceded the formal incorporation of the ASPCA later that year.

Sources

  1. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01

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