Today In Black History #BHM: Congress Abolished Slavery In The District of Columbia In 1862
February 2, 1862 Congress abolished slavery in the District of Columbia, an important step on the road to freedom for all Black Americans Visit str...
February 2, 1862 Congress abolished slavery in the District of Columbia, an important step on the road to freedom for all Black Americans Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 1862 was a pivotal year toward ending slavery in America. The bill, S. 108, was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia which reported it with amendments in February 1862. During the Civil War Charles Sumner, the senior senator from Massachusetts, informed President Lincoln that he was the largest slaveholder.