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4h 47min, jan 1, 1857 y - Dred Scott v. Sandford

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Dred Scott was a free slave in Illinois. He went to court to testify for his freedom since he lived ina free state but it was unsuccessful. The ultimate decision was that he and all other blacks were not citizens, therefore couldn't sue in court.

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4h 47min, jan 1, 1857 y
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~ 169 years ago