sep 17, 1841 - Dred Scott Decision
Description:
Sandford, legal case in which the U.S. Supreme Court on March 6, 1857, ruled (7–2) that a slave (Dred Scott) who had resided in a free state and territory (where slavery was prohibited) was not thereby entitled to his freedom.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 17, 1841
Now
~ 184 years ago