dec 26, 1860 - South Carolina Secedes from the Union

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South Carolina seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860, becoming the first state to do so following the election of Abraham Lincoln as President, an event perceived as a threat to the institution of slavery. This act of secession led to the formation of the Confederate States of America and was quickly followed by the secession of other Southern states, setting the stage for the American Civil War.

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