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1775

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Pennsylvania Abolition Society Established

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA · On map

Pennsylvania Abolition Society Established
Pennsylvania Abolition Society Established

The Pennsylvania Abolition Society became the first organized anti-slavery group in the United States, working to end slavery through legal action and advocacy. The society assisted enslaved people seeking freedom and challenged the institution of slavery in court and public discourse.

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