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On This Day: Mississippi formally ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States... (1995)
Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.057 words
On March 16, 1995: Mississippi formally ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, becoming the last state to approve the abolition of slavery. The Thirteenth Amendment was officially ratified in 1865.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Consider using it when preaching about justice, human-rights.
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