H.Res. 324 · 117th Congress
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Eleanor Norton
- Introduced
- 2021-04-16
- Latest action
- 2021-04-16 · Introduced in House
Summary
This resolution honors the legacy of all those who furthered freedom from slavery and were involved in the Pearl Incident and recognizes their historical importance. (On April 15, 1848, 77 slaves attempted to flee the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia, on the ship the Pearl.)