Historical Broadside: The Triumph of Freedom Over Slavery. Thirty Eighth Congress of the United States of America

Historical Broadside: The Triumph of Freedom Over Slavery. Thirty Eighth Congress of the United States of America

1865

Historical Broadside

The Library of Congress features an 1865 historical broadside that showcases the senators and representatives from the United States Congress who voted for the ratification of the 13 Amendment--which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude except in cases where it is used as punishment for a crime.

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