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A Monumental Win!

President Biden officially designated the site of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot as a national monument. This designation protects the site in perpetuity and serves as a powerful reminder of our nation's journey toward equality and justice. It will also help honor the diversity of people and cultures that make up the fabric of our country.

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RE: Thank you, President Biden

Thank you for designating the Springfield Race Riot site as a national monument. This site holds a crucial yet often overlooked chapter of our history that deserves recognition and preservation. As a national monument, this historic site is a powerful reminder of our nation's journey toward equality and justice. It will also help honor the diversity of people and cultures that make up the fabric of our country.

Our national monuments and public lands benefit all Americans, including future generations. I am grateful for your bold action in protecting the Springfield Race Riot site in perpetuity.

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