Washington D.C. (WHTM) On January 31, 1865, the U.S. Congress passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which ended slavery in the United States, and sent it to states for ratification. This is a ...
December 6 is a notable, under-recognized date in American history too. Dec. 6, 1865 brought ratification of 13th amendment; this year the date brings a key Senate race. December 6, 1865 is a ...