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1865 - Congress Passes the Thirteenth Amendment

On January 31, 1865, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution by a vote of 121 to 24. This amendment, once ratified later that year, abolished slavery throughout the United States, marking a pivotal moment in American history and the fight for freedom and civil rights.

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