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  • H. RES. 336 — Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:135

    H. RES. 336 acknowledges the historic events involving the Pearl, a schooner used in an 1848 escape attempt by 77 enslaved people from Washington, D.C., and Virginia. The resolution honors the bravery and efforts of those involved in this escape, as well as the abolitionists...

    Simple Explanation

    In 1848, 77 enslaved people tried to escape using a ship called the Pearl, and even though they didn’t succeed, this bill wants to remember their bravery and the help they got from kind people. It talks about how their story even inspired a famous book called "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

  • H. CON. RES. 92 — Honoring the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:143

    H. CON. RES. 92 is a resolution that honors Mary and John Meachum for their work as abolitionists dedicated to educating and freeing enslaved people. It recognizes the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing, part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, as significant...

    Simple Explanation

    The resolution is like giving a big thank-you to Mary and John Meachum for helping people escape from being slaves a long time ago. It also talks about a special place called the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing, which is important in history because it's part of a path people used to find freedom.