Slavery No More: The 13th Amendment
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
08/10/24
•15m
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In the final months of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln focused his attention on securing the passage of a constitutional amendment banning slavery. But why, if he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, was an amendment necessary?
Tune in this week to find out.
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