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jan 1, 1857 - Dred Scott Vs. Stanford

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Dred was moved to Illinois, a free state, and wanted to be free since his owner died, but the court ruled him as property so he couldn't bring up a case. He ended up released anyways since his owners new husband was an abolitionist.

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jan 1, 1857
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~ 169 years ago

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