The 13th Amendment (Encore)
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Political Intrigue and Passage of the Thirteenth Amendment
This chapter discusses the intense political strategies used by the US President and his administration to secure the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, including tactics like offering jobs, campaign contributions, and cash bribes. It also explores tensions around a potential peace treaty with the Confederacy and showcases Representative Thaddeus Stevens' pivotal role in advocating for the amendment's approval.
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