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sep 16, 1775 - Philadelphia: First Abolition Society

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"The Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage--the nation's first abolition society--is founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Abolition Society still exists, dedicated to the cause of social justice."

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https://www.nationalgeographic.org/interactive/slavery-united-states/

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Date:

sep 16, 1775
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~ 250 years ago

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