Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Historical eventFebruary 101967

Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution

The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified.

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When
Friday, February 10 196759 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1960s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1967.

Type: amendment to the United States Constitution.

What came before

Part of: United States Constitution.

What happened

The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified.

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When did Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution happen?

February 10 1967 — 59 years ago, on a Friday.

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