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jan 11, 1838 - Ralph Montgomery Wins his Freedom

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"The Case of Ralph" was decided by the Territorial Supreme Court allowing a slave residing in Iowa (a free state) to retain his freedom. This decision was overturned by the Dred Scott decision nearly two decades later.

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jan 11, 1838
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~ 188 years ago