By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 8, 2026 In the aftermath of the Civil War, as the United States was grappling with how to stitch itself back together, while still ensuring the soldiers who gave their lives fighting to save the Republic had not died in vain, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was crafted. The amendment, nearly 440 words, was passed by Congress on June 13, 1866, and ratified by the states on July 9, 1868. It es ...
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