The 13th You May Not Know (1865)

Published: Jan. 31, 2021, 11:30 a.m.

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It\\u2019s January 31st. On this day (actually, February 1st) 1865, the House passed the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

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Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the 13th \\u2014 especially the parts of the story that may be lesser known.

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Find a transcript of this episode at:\\xa0https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory

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