Kentucky Refuses To Abolish : 1865

February 24, 1865, marks a significant day in the history of the United States, particularly with regard to the issue of slavery. On this day, the Kentucky General Assembly made a controversial decision by refusing to endorse the end of slavery in America. This decision had significant implications for the country, and it reflected the deep divisions that existed between the Northern and Southern states during the Civil War.
At the time of the decision, the Civil War had been raging for four yea...