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The first census took place a year after George Washington became President. In 1790, Congress dispatched marshals to visit every household in the 13 States, as well as a few areas that had yet to become States. The marshals recorded the number of free white males over and under the age of 16, free white females, all other free persons, and slaves…
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Foreword
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U.S. Census Timeline
Major Events and Milestones — 1790 to 2010
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U.S. Census Overview
Origins, Structure, and Content
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The Census and Hard-to-Count Groups
General Accountability Office Analysis
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Commerce Department Announcement
Inclusion of a Citizenship Question in the 2020 Census
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Legislative Background on the U.S. Census
Recent Action by Congress on the 2020 Census Questionnaire
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Khashoggi Disappearance
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Limiting Protest Permits
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Birthright Citizenship
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Pro & Con
Will a Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census Questionnaire Help To Enforce the Voting Rights Act?
