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- Passed by the U.S. Senate on April 8, 1864OurDocuments.gov: 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
- Accepted by Congress on January 31, 1865Library of Congress: 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
- Ratified on December 6, 1865Library of Congress: 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
- Illinois was the first and Mississippi was the last state to ratify the amendment
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The 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America abolished slavery in the United States. Although President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, slavery continued in the U.S., so Lincoln made the passage of the 13th Amendment a key part of the Republican Party's platform for the 1864 Presidential election to ensure that it passed Congress.OurDocuments.gov: 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
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"Neither Slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime; whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction...Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."American Memory: Congress, Wednesday, February 01, 1865 -
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13th Amendment Questions
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How do you feel about Friday the 13th? (The day, not the movie) 15 AnswersI know that I heard so many stories about Friday the 13th that it does make me pause for a moment or two, but sometimes it passes and I do not even realize it w... read more -
What are your thoughts on the new Friday the 13th? 2 AnswersI can't wait to see this! The "Friday" series have been my favorite for a while now. I am hoping the acting will be better, along with the the graphics! ... read more -
Anyone have any Friday the 13th horror stories?? 1 AnswerNope. I lead a boring life and don't normally do the whole "superstition thing." Found a few interesting stories though: President Franklin D. Roosevelt would... read more -
Its Friday the 13th. Are you worried something bad will happen? 2 AnswersI'm not a superstitious person, and half the time I don't even realize it's Friday the 13th until Saturday. But for those who are: The Friday the 13th stuff is ... read more
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Black History Month: the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution only outlawed slavery; it did not provide equal rights, nor citizenship.
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On Feb 1st 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, was adopted by the 38th Congress. #BlackHistory
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@joenbc - How was that quad liberal, venti, non-fat vanilla latte this AM? Challenge Remnick? How about 13th amendment & dem majority?
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@MorningJoe How was that quad liberal, venti, non-fat vanilla latte this AM? Challenge Remnick? How about 13th amendment & dem majority?
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13th Amendment Abolished #blackhorrormovies
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