Amendment XIII On this day, 6 December 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was adopted by the U.S. Congress. It officially abolished and continues to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. 12.06.11

Amendment XIII

On this day, 6 December 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was adopted by the U.S. Congress. It officially abolished and continues to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

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