Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime where of the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. Section 2. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
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- The Creation of the 13th Amendment By Harpers Weekly. Shows timeline, history and events that lead to the passage of this amendment.
- Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution - Wikipedia This amendment abolished slavery. Article contains history, ratification dates and states, text and enforcement details.
- 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Abolition of Slavery (1865) From National Archives. Shows high resolution images of important documents relating to this amendment. Available for viewing or download.
- Web Guide to the 13th Amendment From the Library of Congress. Includes links to important papers both inside and outside government.