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Archive Home > 2008 > December > 18 > 13th Amendment abolishing slavery enacted in 1865

13th Amendment abolishing slavery enacted in 1865

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
December 18, 2008

Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, the 353rd day of 2008. There are 13 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Dec. 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, was declared in effect by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

On this date

In 1787, New....

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