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The Thirteenth Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States. This landmark legislation granted former slaves their freedom, fundamentally altering their lives by legally recognizing their autonomy and rights as citizens. However, the transition was fraught with challenges, as many former slaves faced systemic racism, discrimination, and economic hardship in a society that struggled to accept their newfound status. Despite the legal end of slavery, the struggle for true equality and civil rights continued for generations.

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