Events tagged with "post-civil war"

Historical Events tagged with "post-civil war"

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Politics & Government

Virginia's Readmission to the Union

January 26th, 1870 155 years ago

Virginia was officially readmitted to the Union after the Civil War following a series of political and social changes that defined the Reconstruction Era. Under new conditions set forth by Congress, the state ratified the Fourteenth Amendment, paving the way for its reintegration into the United States. This readmission marked a significant moment in Virginia's history, symbolizing a step towards healing and reunification after the devastating conflict.