December 18, 1865: Formally abolishing slavery in the United States – Statement issued verifying the ratification of The 13th Amendment 150 years Dilemma X would like to take this Flashback look at the ending of legal enslavement of African descent people in the United States. The 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States … Continue reading December 18, 1865: Formally abolishing slavery in the United States – Statement issued verifying the ratification of The 13th Amendment -150 years