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Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.

USA116th CongressHRES-1104| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2020
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution honors the legacy of those who furthered freedom 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1074
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
Sep 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1074
    Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
  • September 11, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • September 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.

USA116th CongressHRES-1104| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2020
This resolution honors the legacy of those who furthered freedom 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 .)
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1074
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
Sep 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1074
    Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
  • September 11, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • September 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional tributesDistrict of ColumbiaRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. historyVirginia