On this day in 1864, Louisiana led in adopting Lincoln's post-war policy when pro-Union voters ratified a new egalitarian state Constitution.
On this day in 1864 by Jerry Mitchell, Mississippi Today September 5, 2024 Sept. 5, 1864 The First Vote drawn by A.R. Waud. Published in Harper's Weekly, Nov. 16, 1867.
That Constitution only applied to the 13 parishes under Union control during the Civil War.This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.The stories of investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell have helped put four Klansmen and a serial killer behind bars. His stories have also helped free two people from death row, exposed injustices and corruption, prompting investigations and reforms as well as the firings of boards and officials.
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