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Ratification of the 13th Amendment
February 1, 1865
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, was adopted by the 38th Congress.
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April 5, 2012
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Earth Day 2012 Poster Contest: District 19
April 1, 2012
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