Legislation Document Proposing the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution

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Title

Legislation Document Proposing the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution

Creator

Fortieth Congress of the United States of America

Subject

The 15th Amendment

Date

12/07/1868

Description

Image of the 15th amendment proposal, which passed Congress on February 26, 1869. The amendment granted all men the right to vote, regardless of race or "previous condition of servitude."

Source

Identifier

F020

Rights

No known copyright restrictions

Contributor

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Original Format

Photograph

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Citation

Fortieth Congress of the United States of America , “Legislation Document Proposing the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution,” Ezra Gerry Museum, accessed September 30, 2025, https://archives.uwf.edu/Omeka/items/show/148.

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