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Dred Scott v. Sanford (Denial of Basic Rights to Blacks)
A major precursor to the Civil War, this controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision denied citizenship and basic rights to all blacks -- whether slave or free.
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Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation" takes effect proclaiming freedom from slavery for African-Americans.
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13th Amendment Passes
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is passed, abolishing slavery in the United States. -
14th Amendment Passes
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is passed, guaranteeing due process and equal protection rights to all citizens.
https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2012/03/12/the-14th-amendment-and-the-bill-of-rights/ -
15th Amendment Passes
The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is passed, guaranteeing the right to vote for all U.S. citizens.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: "I Have a Dream"
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers the historic "I Have a Dream" speech
https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/01/what-martin-luther-king-jr-s-i-have-a-dream-can-teach-us-about-expressing-our-own-genius/
