United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 324 (117th)
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
Introduced
16 April 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Summary
This resolution honors the legacy of all those who furthered freedom from slavery and were involved in the Pearl Incident and recognizes their historical importance. (On April 15, 1848, 77 slaves attempted to flee the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia, on the ship the Pearl .)
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 16 April 2021
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 16 April 2021
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 16 April 2021
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/324
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hres/324