The 13th You May Not Know (1865)
What did the 13th amendment actually do?
This Day (An America 250 History Show)
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Show Notes
It’s January 31st. On this day (actually, February 1st) 1865, the House passed the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the 13th — especially the parts of the story that may be lesser known.
Find a transcript of this episode at: https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory
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