Around the time this narrarive was written, 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified abolishing slavery in America. This event is significant because this is what slaves were fighting for during this whole unjust era. National freedom day was a result of this nation reknown occurance. Having this law passed through congress was a stepping stone toward the life we live today as free civilians. Although it took many more years to assimilate blacks into the modern life as whites, the proper move was made to ensure the benefits for our future. Slaves lived treacherous lifestyles of unappreciated work and mistreatment as a means for someones else own economic benefits. This Amendment being passed paved the way for the work that was diligently doen to mean something and have worth.
http://www.historyorb.com/events/date/1865
http://www.hisdates.com/years/1865-historical-events.html
http://www.daahp.wayne.edu/1850_1899.html
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