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U.S. House passes the 13th Amendment

Harper's WeeklyFebruary 18, 1865

National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States

This illustration from Harper's Weekly depicts the moment when the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment on January 31, 1865.

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Title: U.S. House passes the 13th Amendment
Creator: Harper's Weekly
Date Created: February 18, 1865
Date Published: 1865-02-18
Publisher: <i>Harper's Weekly</i> (New York)
Original Source: Library of Congress
Rights: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division

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