Events with tag - Federal Law

July 5, 1865

US Secret Service Establishment

The United States Secret Service was founded as a specialized division of the Treasury Department to combat widespread counterfeiting that plagued the nation after the Civil War, with nearly one-third of all currency being counterfeit at the time.

December 6, 1865

13th Amendment Ratification

The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, marking the formal abolition of slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the United States. Georgia became the 27th state to approve the amendment, reaching the required three-fourths majority for constitutional ratification.

June 2, 1924

Indian Citizenship Act

A landmark legislation that granted full U.S. citizenship to approximately 125,000 Native Americans who previously lacked this status, marking a pivotal moment in American civil rights history.

July 2, 1964

Civil Rights Act Signing

President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, marking a watershed moment in American history by outlawing discrimination and segregation across public spaces, employment, and federally funded programs.

May 7, 1992

27th Amendment Ratification

The 27th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified after an unprecedented 203-year delay, becoming the most recent constitutional amendment. It prevents Congress from implementing immediate pay raises for its members.