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July 30th

1 event recorded on The Ledger.

  1. 1866
    The Record

    New Orleans Massacre

    White mobs and New Orleans police attack a Louisiana constitutional convention reconvened to extend the franchise to Black men. Between thirty-four and fifty Black delegates and supporters are killed. The event pushes Congress toward the Reconstruction Acts of 1867.

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