Tag: District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871
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The District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871: The Birth of a “United States Corporation”?
The District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871 is a pivotal moment in U.S. history that continues to fuel speculation and debate among historians, legal scholars, and theorists. While the act was officially intended to streamline governance within the District of Columbia, many believe it also marked a turning point for the United States, reorganizing…