Act granting equal rights to all Americans regardless of race and granting citizenship.

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 marked a pivotal moment in US history by granting citizenship and rights to all Americans regardless of race. This landmark legislation aimed to protect the rights of newly freed slaves following the Civil War and ensure equal treatment under the law. The Act prohibited discrimination based on race in areas such as property ownership, contracts, and legal proceedings. This moment laid the foundation for future civil rights advancements in the United States and set a precedent for equality and justice for all individuals. #CivilRightsAct #EqualityForAll #HistoricLegislation