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April-16th-2007, 08:07 AM
http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=25&sid=1116494&sidelines=1
District residents are marking a city holiday Monday as they commemorate the 145th anniversary of the end of slavery in the nation's capital.
On this date in 1862, the institution of slavery was abolished for persons of African descent who lived in the capital city.
District residents are marking a city holiday Monday as they commemorate the 145th anniversary of the end of slavery in the nation's capital.
On this date in 1862, the institution of slavery was abolished for persons of African descent who lived in the capital city.