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Today in History: July 26, Americans with Disabilities Act signed into law
President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990, prohibiting discrimination based on mental or physical disabilities. The law marked a significant step in civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities in the United States.
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