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Slavery Abolished
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States and was ratified on December 6, 1865. This page counts from that ratification date.
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Quick facts
- The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, except as punishment for crime.
- The amendment was ratified on December 6, 1865.
- This page is a date reference and does not attempt to summarize the full history of slavery.