Key Points
- Marks 160 years since the 13th Amendment ended slavery in the United States.
- Praises Abraham Lincoln and the abolitionists who fought to end slavery.
- Repeats a promise to protect freedom and equal justice under the law.
- Ties the message to America's 250th birthday and national pride.
- Does not announce new laws, money, or programs; it is a symbolic statement.
Civil Rights
Source Information
Document Type
White House Statement
Official Title
America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Ratification of the 13th Amendment
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