Search Results: keywords:"national historic site"

  • S. 507 — To establish the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:942

    S. 507 seeks to establish the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site in Georgia as part of the National Park System. The site aims to preserve the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church and honor Reverend Dr. Abernathy’s role as a civil rights leader. The bill...

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    S. 507 wants to make a special place in Georgia to remember Reverend Dr. Abernathy, who was a leader in the fight for fairness and equal rights. This place will have an important church and be part of the national parks, and people will help take care of it and teach others why it's important.

  • H. R. 7627 — To establish the Dr. Percy and Dr. Anna Julian Home National Historic Site in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,023

    H.R. 7627 aims to create the Dr. Percy and Dr. Anna Julian Home National Historic Site in Oak Park, Illinois. The bill outlines conditions for establishing the site, such as an agreement between the Secretary of the Interior and the Julian Home for public access and maintenance. The site is...

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    H.R. 7627 is a plan to make Dr. Percy and Dr. Anna Julian's house in Illinois a special place people can visit to learn about their important work in science and history. It might cost some money and needs careful planning, but it aims to keep their story alive and help people learn about standing against unfair treatment.

  • H. R. 10231 — To establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in the State of Maryland and provide for its administration as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,022

    H. R. 10231 aims to establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Maryland, recognizing his significant contributions to civil rights and the legal field. The site will be located at the Justice Thurgood Marshall School (formerly Public School 103) in...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make a special site in Maryland to remember Justice Thurgood Marshall, who fought for fair treatment for all people. It lets a local group take care of the site, but there's some confusion about how the money and rules will work.