Today in History: December 6, 13th Amendment ratified, abolishing slavery

Today is Saturday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2025. There are 25 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery, was ratified as Georgia became the 27th state to endorse it. Also on this date: In 1907, at least 361 men and boys died in a coal mine explosion in Monongah, West Virginia; it was the worst mining disaster in U.S. history. Related Articles Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump’s ongoing command...