Congress votes to restore American citizenship for Robert E. Lee 40 years ago today (July 22 1975)

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(Tuesday, July 22, 1975) — The U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate today in voting to restore the American citizenship of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee (President Gerald Ford signed the measure on Aug. 5, 1975).

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Congress votes to restore American citizenship for Robert E. Lee 40 years ago today (July 22 1975)

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