United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65

An amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish slavery introduced during the American Civil War.

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Session 3547: 1864-02-08 12:00:00

Hon. James W. Grimes' credentials are adopted; S. Res. 24 and S. Res. 25 are first introduced and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; S. 99 is first introduced and referred to the Committee on Slavery and Freedmen; Mr. Sumner submits Resolutions on Emancipation and Liberty.

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Credentials of Hon. James W. Grimes

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