19th January 1920: Foundation of the American Civil Liberties Union

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19th January 2021

19th January 1920: Foundation of the American Civil Liberties Union

The organization now boasts more than 1.2 million members and continues to provide legal support where individual rights and liberties are threatened.

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19th January 1920: Foundation of the American Civil Liberties Union

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19th January 1920: Foundation of the American Civil Liberties Union

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