jan 31, 1865 - Thirteenth amendment Abolishes Slavery
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Passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, the 13th amendment abolished slavery in the United States. The 13th amendment, which formally abolished slavery in the United States, passed the Senate on April 8, 1864, and the House on January 31, 1865.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 31, 1865
Now
~ 160 years ago