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Slavery Abolished in the District of Columbia

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Slavery Abolished in the District of Columbia

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Many freedom seekers made their way to the District of Columbia once slavery was abolished there on April 16, 1862.

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Themes: African American People and Culture, Civic Ideas and Action
Timeframes: 1860 – 1877 The Civil War and Reconstruction
Audience: College, General Public, High School, Middle School, Teacher

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Type of Entry: Timeline
Themes: African American People and Culture, Civic Ideas and Action
Timeframes: 1860 – 1877 The Civil War and Reconstruction
Audience: College, General Public, High School, Middle School, Teacher

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