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Establishment of Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in Illinois

This act aims to establish a new historic monument in Illinois to commemorate the 1908 events and their impact on the formation of the NAACP. Citizens will gain a new place to learn about an important part of US history, which can contribute to a better understanding of the past and its influence on the present.
Key points
Creation of the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in Illinois, as part of the National Park System.
The monument will preserve and interpret the history of the 1908 race riot and its connection to the formation of the NAACP.
Land for the monument will be acquired through donation, purchase, or exchange, and a management plan will be developed within 3 years.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1407
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Process start date: 2021-02-26