On December 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery was formally made part of the U.S. Constitution, ensuring that “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude… shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”
On December 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery was formally made part of the U.S. Constitution, ensuring that “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude… shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”