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Archive Home > 2008 > December > 20 > South Carolina is the first state to secede from the U.S. in 1860

South Carolina is the first state to secede from the U.S. in 1860

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
December 20, 2008

Today is Saturday, Dec. 20, the 355th day of 2008. There are 11 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Dec. 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the United States during ceremonies in New....

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