dec 18, 1865 - 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Abolition of Slavery
Description:
The abolition of slavery in the United States meant that millions of African people were now free. The event marked the starting point for the campaign against racial segregation in the US.(Image of the 13th Amendment of the United States)
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 18, 1865
Now
~ 158 years ago
