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Establishing Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Advisory Commission.

This Act establishes the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System. Its purpose is to preserve and interpret the history of the 1908 riot and its connection to the founding of the NAACP. This creates a new federally managed historical site for public education and remembrance, supported by a local Advisory Commission to ensure community input.
Key points
A new National Monument is established in Illinois to preserve and interpret the history of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot.
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire land and accept donations for a permanent memorial dedicated to the victims and survivors.
An 11-member Advisory Commission, including local residents, is created to guide the management and development of the Monument for 12 years.
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Print number: 118_S_384
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-02-09