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The thirteenth amendment was approved in January of 1865, ratified in December. This amendment was to abolish slavery.
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President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. This event occurred at Peterson House. Andrew Johnson becomes president.
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The Radical Republican Congress attempts to remove Andrew Johnson from Office. The impeachment was no popular or supported by the public, failed by one vote.
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The fourteenth amendment to the Constitution was passed by Congress. This was to forbid the states to restrict the basic rights of people.
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Menard of Lousiana was elected to the United States Congress. White members of Congress try to prevent him from getting his seat. He then fought for his seat and became first Black representative to speak in the House.
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Blanche Kelso elected Senator of Mississippi. He is the first African-American Senator to serve a complete six year term.
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Civil Rights Act proposed by Congress. Provided African Americans the right to equal treatment in public places and transportation.
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Last federal troops leave South Carolina. This ends the Federal government's presence in the South.
