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

USA117th CongressHRES-324| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2021
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 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1104
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1074
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
Apr 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1104
    Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1074
    Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
  • April 16, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • April 16, 2021
    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.

USA117th CongressHRES-324| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2021
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1104
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1074
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
Apr 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1104
    Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1074
    Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
  • April 16, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • April 16, 2021
    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