July 28. Certification of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1866.

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July 28, 1866.  Certification of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution giving African American legal and voting rights.

Cartoon from Punchinello magazine showing an african american baseball player 'using' the amendments.

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July 28. 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified in 1868.

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