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Watch President Obama Deliver Remarks Honoring 150th Anniversary of the End of Slavery

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the signing of the 13th amendment.
Watch President Obama Deliver Remarks Honoring 150th Anniversary of the End of Slavery
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By Taylor Lewis · Updated October 27, 2020
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In honor of the signing of the 13th amendment, which abolished slavery, President Obama is delivering remarks at the U.S. Capitol, where he is joined by Congressional Black Caucus lawmakers.

Watch a stream of the speech, which begins at the 47-minute mark, above.