Events tagged with "districtofcolumbia"

Historical Events tagged with "districtofcolumbia"

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Andrew Johnson Vetoes Civil Rights Act of 1866

March 27th, 1866 158 years ago

President Andrew Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which aimed to protect the rights of African Americans. His veto was a significant clash with Congress, which had a strong Republican majority that supported the legislation. Congress quickly moved to override the veto, demonstrating their commitment to civil rights during Reconstruction. The bill ultimately passed into law just a few days later, advancing rights for formerly enslaved people.