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jan 13, 1865 - Congress approves 13th Amendment

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After the approval of the 13th Amendment to the constitution, slavery was officially abolished in the United States. The congress voted 119 to 56 in favour of the abolishment.

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jan 13, 1865
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~ 161 years ago