January 31. United States Congress abolishes slavery, 1865.

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January 31. United States Congress abolishes slavery by passing the 13^th Amendment to the Constitution in 1865.Advertising trade card from an abolitionist set, showing a slave auction, 1865.

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January 31. United States Congress abolishes slavery, 1865.

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