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American Milestone Documents

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- Abraham Lincoln
- Schuyler Colfax
- Hannibal Hamlin
- February 1, 1865
- 5 December 1864
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I imagine that this is considered one of the most important pieces of legislation ever passed. Also one that garnered a great deal of criticism from the Southern States who economically relied on slavery.

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From the 1776 Declaration of Independence to the 1964 Tonkin Gulf Resolution, nearly two hundred years of US history can be interpreted through these formative documents. View images of the originals and learn where each document is archived. This collection provides a first-hand look at some of the nation's high and low points, including the purchase of Alaska, the 1945 surrenders of Germany and Japan, recognition of Israel, censure of Joseph McCarthy, the 19th amendment, and more.

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Publication Title:: American Milestone Documents
Short Description:: View images of original documents representing some of the most historic milestones in United States history.
Document Group:: U.S. Constitution and Amendments
Document Group Year:: 1787
Browse Title:: Amendment 13: Abolition of Slavery
Year:: 1865
Citation:: The House Joint Resolution proposing the 13th amendment to the Constitution, March 2, 1861; Enrolled Acts and Resolutions of Congress, 1789-1999; General Records of the United States Government; Record Group 11; National Archives.
Title:: Amendment 13: Abolition of Slavery
Page:: 1