Civil Rights Cold Cases: 632 Pages of Secrets Go Public
Published Date: 1/24/2025
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The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board got 632 pages of important files about eight civil rights cases from the National Archives. They decided to share all these records with the public by January 17, 2025, with no delays. This means anyone interested can soon access these historic documents, helping keep history open and honest.
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