April 05, 2005
“The Thirteenth Amendment initiated a civil rights movement that continues to this day,” said Lee. “Remembering our history is a critical part of continuing the process of overcoming injustice and discrimination, and Congress should ensure that this milestone in American history is recognized and celebrated.”
The bill, which was originally introduced by Lee in 2004, has 46 co-sponsors.
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Barbara Lee Introduces Bill to Recognize the Anniversary of the End of Slavery
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) today reintroduced H.Res. 747, a bill to recognize the 140th anniversary of the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment, which ended slavery.“The Thirteenth Amendment initiated a civil rights movement that continues to this day,” said Lee. “Remembering our history is a critical part of continuing the process of overcoming injustice and discrimination, and Congress should ensure that this milestone in American history is recognized and celebrated.”
The bill, which was originally introduced by Lee in 2004, has 46 co-sponsors.
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