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U.S Declaration of Independence
U.S Delcaration of Independence proclaims that "all men are created equal" and endowed with inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -
Declaration of Indepence Ratification
The U.S Constitution is written and ratified by nine states in the following year. -
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments of the Constitution known as the Bill of Rights. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation -
Civil Rights
Congress approves the Civil Rights Act of 1957, which sought to protect the voting rights for African-Americans and create a commission to review voting grievances. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize "I have a dream"
