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Old 12-21-2003, 02:10 AM   #24
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Originally posted by nbslcardinals

Before 1860: slaves.
1860-1865: Civil War.
1865: 13th, 14th, 15th ammendments to the Constitution, abolishing slavery and guaranteeing equal rights for all Americans regardless of race, gender, or creed.
Present: no slaves.
thought id brush you up on your history a bit:
Jan. 1, 1863: emancipation proclamation (no slaves)
Apr. 9, 1865: Lee surrenders (already no slaves)

i know im beating a dead horse, but come on now
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