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On the Yard: The Birth of a New Nation
On March 2, 1867, U.S. President Johnson signed the Congressional Charter for Howard University, one of only two universities in the country whose existence was enshrined in federal law. Howard’s origins aligned with the birth of a new nation.
Feb 26, 2026
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On the Yard: The Birth of a New Nation
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