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Hearing on the 125th Anniversary of the Second Morrill Act

Original title: RECOGNIZING THE CONTINUING CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE 1890S LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITIES ON THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSAGE OF THE SECOND MORRILL ACT

January 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal legislative record acknowledging the historical and current role of in the U.S. agricultural education system.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

1890s Land-Grant Universities

These institutions are the primary subject of the legislative recognition and provided testimony regarding their operations.

House Committee on Agriculture

The committee members conducted the hearing to gather information and place the anniversary on the official record.

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Summary

The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing to recognize the 125th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890. The session featured testimony from presidents and chancellors of regarding their ongoing contributions to education and agriculture.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on July 15, 2015, in the Longworth House Office Building.
  • The session commemorated the 125th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890.
  • The Second Morrill Act provided the legal framework for the creation of land-grant universities specifically for African American students.
  • The committee received testimony from 14 presidents and chancellors of various 1890s land-grant institutions.
  • The hearing was conducted by the House Committee on Agriculture under the 114th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Second Morrill Act?
It is a federal law passed in 1890 that required states to either provide equal access to land-grant colleges for African American students or establish separate land-grant institutions for them.
What was the purpose of this hearing?
The purpose was to formally recognize the 125th anniversary of the Act and hear from leaders of the universities established under this law about their current contributions.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal legislative record acknowledging the historical and current role of in the U.S. agricultural education system.

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Historical Recognition

The hearing highlights the long-term federal engagement with HBCUs established under the 1890 Act, emphasizing their role in agricultural research and education.

Second Morrill Act

Connected Entities

organizationPrairie View A&M University“1890 land-grant institution”Map →
organizationFort Valley State University“1890 land-grant institution”Map →
otherSecond Morrill Act“1890 legislation establishing land-grant universities for African American stude”Map →
personK. Michael Conaway“Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture”Map →
organizationTuskegee University“1890 land-grant institution”Map →

Sources

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