On November 10, 1865, Major Henry Wirz was executed for war crimes tied to Andersonville Prison, where thousands of Union POWs perished — a moment that defined postwar justice and accountability in the United States.
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December 6, 1865 | Ratification of the 13th Amendment
On December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the United States. Learn about its impact and legacy in American history.