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White House·Statement·3 months ago

President honors 160 years since the 13th Amendment

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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