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H.Res. 1069

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War.
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Committee
Latest Action · October 10, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
September 29, 2006
Cosponsors (2)
1D 1R
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Recognizes the contributions made by soldiers of Asian descent, and in particular Edward Day Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce, during the Civil War. Expresses regret for the denial of citizenship for those men because of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

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