Episode 3 of 3
Formal Restoration to the Union
- When
- 1870
- Where
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
Virginia was formally restored to the United States in 1870, facilitated by the Committee of Nine and federal pressure.
Virginia was formally restored to the United States in 1870, due to the work of the Committee of Nine. President Grant prodded Congress to readmit Virginia, ensuring its state constitution protected every citizen's voting rights, aligning with the Fifteenth Amendment.
Sources
- Virginia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
- Reconstruction era Wikipedia
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