13th Amendment

Description

The 13th Amendment Stamp is a significant commemorative item in United States history. It celebrates the momentous occasion when the United States abolished the practice of slavery in 1865. The stamp design, featuring a portrait of Lady Liberty, is an iconic representation of freedom and justice for all. The 13th Amendment text in the background further emphasizes the importance of this law, which states that “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” This stamp serves as a reminder of the hard-fought battle to abolish slavery in the United States, and the progress that has been made since then. The 13th Amendment Stamp is a powerful reminder of the freedoms achieved through the struggle for civil rights and justice.