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This Week in History – The Emancipation Proclamation Ended Slavery
Kelly Landers / 0 Comments /West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers recalls events of significance that occurred this week in history.
On December 29, 1890, U.S. troops killed several hundred Native Americans in the Wounded Knee Massacre.
On December 30, 2006, Deposed Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging.
On January 1, Happy New Year!
On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the states in open rebellion.
Quote: It is in the shelter of each other that people live. -Irish Proverb
Have a great week!
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I grew up watching the perfect season. Later during law school at St. Thomas in Miami, I got to see Coach Shula in the mornings when he would walk through the cafeteria!
