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Stephen Douglas’ Fictitious Case: Immigrant Voting in Antebellum Illinois

Stephen Douglas’ Fictitious Case: Immigrant Voting in Antebellum Illinois

Both sides agreed on the facts. Both sides, the Whigs and the Democrats,  agreed that on August 6, 1838, Jeremiah Kyle went to the window of a polling booth in Galena, Illinois. Both sides agreed that when Kyle arrived at the window of the polling booth, he submitted his vote ...
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The Past That Persists: The Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Designation

The Past That Persists: The Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Designation

On August 16, 2024, in the presence of civil rights leaders, community members, and elected officials, President Biden used his authority under the Antiquities Act to designate the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. The designation was made during the 116th anniversary of the racist riots in Springfield, IL that resulted in ...
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