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dec 18, 1860 - Crittenden Compromise

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The Crittenden Compromise was an unsuccessful proposal to permanently enshrine slavery in the United States Constitution, and thereby make it unconstitutional for future congresses to end slavery. It was introduced by United States Senator John J. Crittenden on December 18, 1860. The last attempt to keep the Union together.

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dec 18, 1860
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~ 164 years ago