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However, the effort was carried forward by Reverend Luther Rice and three friends. Rice traveled part of the east coast (from [[Tennessee]] to [[New England]]) to garner support.<ref name="history"/> President [[James Monroe]] himself contributed to the cause, along with 32 members of [[Congress]]. On February 9, 1821, President Monroe signed the Act of Congress creating Columbian College.<ref name="history"/>

However, the effort was carried forward by Reverend Luther Rice and three friends. Rice traveled part of the east coast (from [[Tennessee]] to [[New England]]) to garner support.<ref name="history"/> President [[James Monroe]] himself contributed to the cause, along with 32 members of [[Congress]]. On February 9, 1821, President Monroe signed the Act of Congress creating Columbian College.<ref name="history"/>

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