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on April 19, 2024
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ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: April 19, 1866 Thousands assemble in Washington, DC to celebrate
Republican Party’s abolition of slavery.
13th Amendment banning slavery passed by U.S. Senate with 100% Republican support, 63% Democrat opposition https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/artifact/celebration-abolition-slavery-district-columbia-april-19-1866-wood-engraving-frank-dielman
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December of 1865 was when the 13th Amendment was ratified. Union General Ulysses S. Grant did not free his slaves until the 13th Amendment became law.
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