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United States. Black waiter. Engraving, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMR94Y83–United States. Black waiter. Engraving, 19th century.

SLAVERY SLAVES AMERICA June 9, 1865. “Black African Americans freed from slavery group together for a photograph by a canal — at Haxall’s Mill, Richmond.” USA Part of a Wet plate stereograph by Alexander Gardner. Stock Photo

RM2E4P5KR–SLAVERY SLAVES AMERICA June 9, 1865. “Black African Americans freed from slavery group together for a photograph by a canal — at Haxall’s Mill, Richmond.” USA Part of a Wet plate stereograph by Alexander Gardner.

Effects of the Fugitive Slave Law: white men are shown shooting and killing escaped slaves. The Fugitive Slave Law was passed by the United States Congress on September 18, 1850. The Act was one of the most controversial elements of the 1850 compromise and heightened Northern fears of a slave power conspiracy. It required that all escaped slaves, upon capture, be returned to their masters. At the time of Fugitive Slave catchers the North was moving more in the direction of abolition. The Fugitive Slave Law stated that every citizen was responsible for helping to recover and return fugitive sla Stock Photo

RM2BE101C–Effects of the Fugitive Slave Law: white men are shown shooting and killing escaped slaves. The Fugitive Slave Law was passed by the United States Congress on September 18, 1850. The Act was one of the most controversial elements of the 1850 compromise and heightened Northern fears of a slave power conspiracy. It required that all escaped slaves, upon capture, be returned to their masters. At the time of Fugitive Slave catchers the North was moving more in the direction of abolition. The Fugitive Slave Law stated that every citizen was responsible for helping to recover and return fugitive sla

Slaves gathering cotton in the southern United States Date: 1860 Stock Photo

RMG37PCF–Slaves gathering cotton in the southern United States Date: 1860

Heroes of the colored race: Blanche Bruce, Frederick Douglass, and Hiram Revels surrounded by scenes of African American life Stock Photo

RMCWAA7K–Heroes of the colored race: Blanche Bruce, Frederick Douglass, and Hiram Revels surrounded by scenes of African American life

Slavery proponents burning antislavery documents in Charleston South Carolina in the 1830s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAG4DRC–Slavery proponents burning antislavery documents in Charleston South Carolina in the 1830s. Hand-colored woodcut

Slavery, USA. Large group of slaves standing in front of buildings on Smith's Plantation, Beaufort, South Carolina. Photo by Timothy O'Sullivan, c.1862. Stock Photo

RMGA661J–Slavery, USA. Large group of slaves standing in front of buildings on Smith's Plantation, Beaufort, South Carolina. Photo by Timothy O'Sullivan, c.1862.

The Statue of 'the Freed Slave,' in Memorial Hall, Philadelphia Exhibition, Engraving 1876, US, USA, America, United States Stock Photo

RMRYDTG9–The Statue of 'the Freed Slave,' in Memorial Hall, Philadelphia Exhibition, Engraving 1876, US, USA, America, United States

Abraham Lincoln, United States president during the American civil war Stock Photo

RMM56946–Abraham Lincoln, United States president during the American civil war

Map showing the legal status of Slavery and the Slave Trade in the United States of America, 1775-1865, illustration by Longmans, Green, and Co., 1893-1894 Stock Photo

RM2JTHX16–Map showing the legal status of Slavery and the Slave Trade in the United States of America, 1775-1865, illustration by Longmans, Green, and Co., 1893-1894

Political Map of the United States, 1856 Stock Photo

RMM8DTP5–Political Map of the United States, 1856

GEORGE BOURNE (1780-1845) American abolitionist. Woodcut from his 1834 book 'Slavery in he United States of America' Stock Photo

RMHW03GA–GEORGE BOURNE (1780-1845) American abolitionist. Woodcut from his 1834 book 'Slavery in he United States of America'

“Ladies whipping girls” illustration from ‘Picture of slavery in the United States of America’ by George Bourne (1780-1845) a founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society, Published in 1834 the book detailed the trade, abuse and corrupt life styles of those involved in slavery to further the abolitionist cause. Stock Photo

RM2C3W0DB–“Ladies whipping girls” illustration from ‘Picture of slavery in the United States of America’ by George Bourne (1780-1845) a founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society, Published in 1834 the book detailed the trade, abuse and corrupt life styles of those involved in slavery to further the abolitionist cause.

Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through its Civil War and abolished slavery and modernised the economy in the process. Stock Photo

RMP67KD8–Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through its Civil War and abolished slavery and modernised the economy in the process.

Poster published in Boston circa 1850 warning black citizens about the possibility of them being kidnapped and sold into slavery. Black citizens were frequently kidnapped in the northern United States by slave traders then smuggled and sold on the slave market in the south. Freed black slaves and free born blacks alike were targeted. Solomon Northrup’s 1853 memoir, Twelve Years a Slave, tells of his abduction and subsequent years of slavery. Stock Photo

RM2BY79MM–Poster published in Boston circa 1850 warning black citizens about the possibility of them being kidnapped and sold into slavery. Black citizens were frequently kidnapped in the northern United States by slave traders then smuggled and sold on the slave market in the south. Freed black slaves and free born blacks alike were targeted. Solomon Northrup’s 1853 memoir, Twelve Years a Slave, tells of his abduction and subsequent years of slavery.

John Brown (1800-1859) was an American abolitionist who believed armed insurrection was necessary to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States. Stock Photo

RMHRXRP9–John Brown (1800-1859) was an American abolitionist who believed armed insurrection was necessary to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States.

Former Slave Felix Haywood, Age 92, Texas, USA, from Federal Writer's Project, Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives, United States Work Projects Administration, 1936 Stock Photo

RMREJW96–Former Slave Felix Haywood, Age 92, Texas, USA, from Federal Writer's Project, Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives, United States Work Projects Administration, 1936

Antique c1860 engraving, John C. Fremont, John Charles Frémont (1813-1890) was an American military officer, math instructor, explorer, author, U.S. Senator, and politician who, in 1856, became the first candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of President of the United States. SOURCE: ORIGINAL ENGRAVING. Stock Photo

RMJ7Y3HK–Antique c1860 engraving, John C. Fremont, John Charles Frémont (1813-1890) was an American military officer, math instructor, explorer, author, U.S. Senator, and politician who, in 1856, became the first candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of President of the United States. SOURCE: ORIGINAL ENGRAVING.

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A late 19th Century portrait of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), an American lawyer and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln led the nation through the American Civil War and succeeded in preserving the Union, abolishing slavery, bolstering the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy. Stock Photo

RM2HCRK0M–A late 19th Century portrait of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), an American lawyer and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln led the nation through the American Civil War and succeeded in preserving the Union, abolishing slavery, bolstering the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.

General U.S. Grant Formal Studio Portrait Uniform Union General Created / Published [between 1860 and 1870] Grant, Ulysses S.--(Ulysses Simpson),--1822-188 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. In 1865, as commanding general, Ulysses S. Grant led the Union Armies to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War. As an American hero, Grant was later elected the 18th President of the United States (1869–1877), working to implement Congressional Reconstruction and to remove the vestiges of slavery. Stock Photo

RM2X6JD1K–General U.S. Grant Formal Studio Portrait Uniform Union General Created / Published [between 1860 and 1870] Grant, Ulysses S.--(Ulysses Simpson),--1822-188 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. In 1865, as commanding general, Ulysses S. Grant led the Union Armies to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War. As an American hero, Grant was later elected the 18th President of the United States (1869–1877), working to implement Congressional Reconstruction and to remove the vestiges of slavery.

Entitled: 'A slave-coffle passing the Capitol' engraving showing slaves wearing handcuffs and shackles passing the United States Capitol, around 1815. A coffee is defined as a group of animals, prisoners, or slaves chained together in a line. The Atlantic Stock Photo

RMG16E23–Entitled: 'A slave-coffle passing the Capitol' engraving showing slaves wearing handcuffs and shackles passing the United States Capitol, around 1815. A coffee is defined as a group of animals, prisoners, or slaves chained together in a line. The Atlantic

Proclamation of Emancipation by the President of the United States of America. Eagle with banner Proclamation of Emancipation and U.S. flags over portrait of Abraham Lincoln above text framed along the sides with vignettes about slavery, escape, education Stock Photo

RMER9A8G–Proclamation of Emancipation by the President of the United States of America. Eagle with banner Proclamation of Emancipation and U.S. flags over portrait of Abraham Lincoln above text framed along the sides with vignettes about slavery, escape, education

RMEC7X4D–Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through its Civil War and abolished slavery and modernised the economy in the process.

Pro-slavery forces ferrying Missouri voters to the Kansas shore to vote against free soil 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMBB8H20–Pro-slavery forces ferrying Missouri voters to the Kansas shore to vote against free soil 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut

A portrait of President Andrew Jackson (1808-1875), the 17th president of the United States (1865- 1869) who had been vice president at the time of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Though Jackson never attended school, he was apprenticed as a tailor before eventually entering politics. He is regarded by many historians as one of the worst presidents in American history, particularly because of his opposition to the giving of citizenship to former slaves, their integration into society and his unpopularity with other individuals in government. Johnson was himself a (kind) slave owner. Stock Photo

RM2E9WM0Y–A portrait of President Andrew Jackson (1808-1875), the 17th president of the United States (1865- 1869) who had been vice president at the time of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Though Jackson never attended school, he was apprenticed as a tailor before eventually entering politics. He is regarded by many historians as one of the worst presidents in American history, particularly because of his opposition to the giving of citizenship to former slaves, their integration into society and his unpopularity with other individuals in government. Johnson was himself a (kind) slave owner.

Status of slavery in the United States, 1775-1865., still image, 1893 Stock Photo

RM2CTDB18–Status of slavery in the United States, 1775-1865., still image, 1893

Home Secretary Theresa May (right) and United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the US Embassy in London where they discussed transatlantic cooperation in tackling modern slavery and made an announcement on further assistance for victims of modern slavery in the UK. Stock Photo

RMG8GCN1–Home Secretary Theresa May (right) and United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the US Embassy in London where they discussed transatlantic cooperation in tackling modern slavery and made an announcement on further assistance for victims of modern slavery in the UK.

Slavery. The Slaves of General Thomas F. Drayton by Henry P. Moore, c.1862–1863 Stock Photo

RM2J18FMF–Slavery. The Slaves of General Thomas F. Drayton by Henry P. Moore, c.1862–1863

This early 21st century photo shows the interior of slave quarters at Mt. Vernon. At the time of George Washington's death in 1799, African-Americans made up roughly 90% of the plantation's population, with 317 slaves and roughly twenty to thirty Anglo-Americans living on the five farms comprising Mount Vernon. The largest village was at the Mansion House Farm, where around ninety slaves resided. Stock Photo

RF2BWC82R–This early 21st century photo shows the interior of slave quarters at Mt. Vernon. At the time of George Washington's death in 1799, African-Americans made up roughly 90% of the plantation's population, with 317 slaves and roughly twenty to thirty Anglo-Americans living on the five farms comprising Mount Vernon. The largest village was at the Mansion House Farm, where around ninety slaves resided.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865) American lawyer and 16th President of the United States, about 1857. Stock Photo

RM2J1ED20–ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865) American lawyer and 16th President of the United States, about 1857.

“Tanning a boy” illustration from ‘Picture of slavery in the United States of America’ by George Bourne (1780-1845) a founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society, showing a kidnapped white boy being darkened so that he could be sold as a slave. Published in 1834 the book detailed the trade, abuse and corrupt lifestyles of those involved in slavery to further the abolitionist cause. Stock Photo

RM2C3W0DF–“Tanning a boy” illustration from ‘Picture of slavery in the United States of America’ by George Bourne (1780-1845) a founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society, showing a kidnapped white boy being darkened so that he could be sold as a slave. Published in 1834 the book detailed the trade, abuse and corrupt lifestyles of those involved in slavery to further the abolitionist cause.

RMP67K11–Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through its Civil War and abolished slavery and modernised the economy in the process.

Nat Turner and his confederates in conference. Nat Turner, 1800 - 1831, was an African-American born into slavery who instigated a rebellion against white slaveholders. After the failure of the uprising he was hung. From an illustration by Felix Darley engraved by John Rogers in History of American conspiracies: a record of treason, insurrection, rebellion &c., in the United States of America, from 1760 to 1860, published in New York in 1863. Stock Photo

RM2BY79N1–Nat Turner and his confederates in conference. Nat Turner, 1800 - 1831, was an African-American born into slavery who instigated a rebellion against white slaveholders. After the failure of the uprising he was hung. From an illustration by Felix Darley engraved by John Rogers in History of American conspiracies: a record of treason, insurrection, rebellion &c., in the United States of America, from 1760 to 1860, published in New York in 1863.

Seated portrait of Elihu Burritt (1810-1879), American diplomat, philanthropist, and social activist involved in the issues of world peace, temperance, and the abolition of slavery. In 1864 Burritt was appointed as US Consul in Birmingham, England, by President Abraham Lincoln. (Photo c1862) Stock Photo

RM2XW6AYM–Seated portrait of Elihu Burritt (1810-1879), American diplomat, philanthropist, and social activist involved in the issues of world peace, temperance, and the abolition of slavery. In 1864 Burritt was appointed as US Consul in Birmingham, England, by President Abraham Lincoln. (Photo c1862)

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865). American Politician and lawyer.16th President of the United States. Portrait. Engraving. Stock Photo

RMJCEFH3–Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865). American Politician and lawyer.16th President of the United States. Portrait. Engraving.

RMJ7Y3GC–Antique c1860 engraving, John C. Fremont, John Charles Frémont (1813-1890) was an American military officer, math instructor, explorer, author, U.S. Senator, and politician who, in 1856, became the first candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of President of the United States. SOURCE: ORIGINAL ENGRAVING.

Proclamation of Emancipation by the President of the United States Abraham Lincoln, also known as the Emancipation Proclamation, an important document from the American Civil War, 1863. From the New York Public Library. () Stock Photo

RMM9Y1R1–Proclamation of Emancipation by the President of the United States Abraham Lincoln, also known as the Emancipation Proclamation, an important document from the American Civil War, 1863. From the New York Public Library. ()

Abraham Lincoln (1809 – 1865), American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through the constitutional and political crisis of the Civil War, preserved the Union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the economy. Stock Photo

RMH04BDW–Abraham Lincoln (1809 – 1865), American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through the constitutional and political crisis of the Civil War, preserved the Union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the economy.

Abraham Lincoln vintage etch B&W portrait February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln led the United States through the American Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the insurgent Confederacy, abolishing slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy. Stock Photo

RM2WDMK30–Abraham Lincoln vintage etch B&W portrait February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln led the United States through the American Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the insurgent Confederacy, abolishing slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.

RMHRF8KM–United States Slave Trade

REFORM AGITATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Theodore Parker lectures in New York to an audience of sympathisers Date: 1856 Stock Photo

RMG37W10–REFORM AGITATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Theodore Parker lectures in New York to an audience of sympathisers Date: 1856

Franklin Pierce (1804-1869). Pierce was the 14th President of the United States, whose inability to calm national tensions over slavery hastened the eventual outbreak of the American Civil War. He is regarded by some to have been one of the worst presidents in US history. Stock Photo

RMEC7Y7F–Franklin Pierce (1804-1869). Pierce was the 14th President of the United States, whose inability to calm national tensions over slavery hastened the eventual outbreak of the American Civil War. He is regarded by some to have been one of the worst presidents in US history.

Wendell Phillips speaking against slavery on Boston Common 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAE5Y30–Wendell Phillips speaking against slavery on Boston Common 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut

National political map of the United States. 1856 Stock Photo

RMDY68FC–National political map of the United States. 1856

A SLAVE HUNT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, US, USA, SLAVERY, 1870s engraving Stock Photo

RMDDPT5K–A SLAVE HUNT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, US, USA, SLAVERY, 1870s engraving

geography / travel, United States of America, people, Afro-American, commemoration of the end of slavery, Charleston, South Carolina, 1.1.1877, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCP00RE–geography / travel, United States of America, people, Afro-American, commemoration of the end of slavery, Charleston, South Carolina, 1.1.1877, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Portrait of the American statesman, Charles Sumner (1811-1874) by Edgar Parker, oil on canvas, 1874 Stock Photo

RM2HWTDH3–Portrait of the American statesman, Charles Sumner (1811-1874) by Edgar Parker, oil on canvas, 1874

RF2BWC842–This early 21st century photo shows the interior of slave quarters at Mt. Vernon. At the time of George Washington's death in 1799, African-Americans made up roughly 90% of the plantation's population, with 317 slaves and roughly twenty to thirty Anglo-Americans living on the five farms comprising Mount Vernon. The largest village was at the Mansion House Farm, where around ninety slaves resided.

FIRST COLORED SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVES in the 41st and 42nd Congress of the United States Stock Photo

RMBWD2CX–FIRST COLORED SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVES in the 41st and 42nd Congress of the United States

Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, American polymath, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States Stock Photo

RMM9HNCB–Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, American polymath, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States

United States president Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through its Civil War and abolished slavery and modernised the economy in the process. Stock Photo

RMP67K2T–United States president Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through its Civil War and abolished slavery and modernised the economy in the process.

Slave sale at Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America in the mid-19th century. Stock Photo

RM2ANA998–Slave sale at Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America in the mid-19th century.

RM2XW6AYP–Seated portrait of Elihu Burritt (1810-1879), American diplomat, philanthropist, and social activist involved in the issues of world peace, temperance, and the abolition of slavery. In 1864 Burritt was appointed as US Consul in Birmingham, England, by President Abraham Lincoln. (Photo c1862)

USA Slavery-The tragedy of Pauline 1846. Illustrated London News Stock Photo

RFFF0MY1–USA Slavery-The tragedy of Pauline 1846. Illustrated London News

Partisan violence over the slavery question spilled into Congress in May 1856 when Free Soil Senator Charles Sumner was assaulted with a walking cane by Democratic Rep. Preston Brooks in the Senate chamber. Stock Photo

RM2JW47A7–Partisan violence over the slavery question spilled into Congress in May 1856 when Free Soil Senator Charles Sumner was assaulted with a walking cane by Democratic Rep. Preston Brooks in the Senate chamber.

Deed of conveyance of slaves in the United States, 1859 Stock Photo

RMCPMP3P–Deed of conveyance of slaves in the United States, 1859

A late 19th Century portrait of Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), American lawyer and statesman who served as the 8th president of the United States from 1837 to 1841. A founder of the Democratic Party, he had previously served as the 10th United States secretary of State, and the 8th vice president of the United States. Later in his life, Van Buren was an important anti-slavery leader who led the Free Soil Party ticket in the 1848 presidential election. Continued to implement the Indian Removal Act of 1830 of Andrew Jackson to move Indian tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River. Stock Photo

RM2HCRJWB–A late 19th Century portrait of Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), American lawyer and statesman who served as the 8th president of the United States from 1837 to 1841. A founder of the Democratic Party, he had previously served as the 10th United States secretary of State, and the 8th vice president of the United States. Later in his life, Van Buren was an important anti-slavery leader who led the Free Soil Party ticket in the 1848 presidential election. Continued to implement the Indian Removal Act of 1830 of Andrew Jackson to move Indian tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River.

An engraving from a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, he served as the 16th President of the United States, he was a vocal opponent of slavery and his election precipitated the formation of the Confederate States of America, he saw the country through the Civil War and outlawed slavery, he was assassinated shortly before the end of the American Civil war in 1865, 1900. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKK522G–An engraving from a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, he served as the 16th President of the United States, he was a vocal opponent of slavery and his election precipitated the formation of the Confederate States of America, he saw the country through the Civil War and outlawed slavery, he was assassinated shortly before the end of the American Civil war in 1865, 1900. From the New York Public Library.

RM2BE0GT2–Effects of the Fugitive Slave Law: white men are shown shooting and killing escaped slaves. The Fugitive Slave Law was passed by the United States Congress on September 18, 1850. The Act was one of the most controversial elements of the 1850 compromise and heightened Northern fears of a slave power conspiracy. It required that all escaped slaves, upon capture, be returned to their masters. At the time of Fugitive Slave catchers the North was moving more in the direction of abolition. The Fugitive Slave Law stated that every citizen was responsible for helping to recover and return fugitive sla

RMANJRE6–Anti Slavery

RMEC7X51–United States president Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through its Civil War and abolished slavery and modernised the economy in the process.

United States map showing extension of slavery resulting from the Missouri Compromise Act in 1820. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMADWBN2–United States map showing extension of slavery resulting from the Missouri Compromise Act in 1820. Hand-colored woodcut

Distribution of Slavery in the Southern States, as per 1860 USA Census Stock Photo

RMD1634H–Distribution of Slavery in the Southern States, as per 1860 USA Census

The American anti-slavery almanac, for 1844. Being Bissextile or Leap-Year; and until July 4th, the sixty-eighth of the independence of the United States., still image, Illustrations, 1836 - 1844 Stock Photo

RM2DCK4A8–The American anti-slavery almanac, for 1844. Being Bissextile or Leap-Year; and until July 4th, the sixty-eighth of the independence of the United States., still image, Illustrations, 1836 - 1844

Statue of Abe Lincoln as a deputy surveyor, New Salem Village, Illinois, United States. Stock Photo

RMBT2TF9–Statue of Abe Lincoln as a deputy surveyor, New Salem Village, Illinois, United States.

Cotton Belt of the United States, political map. Region of the American South, from Delaware to East Texas, where cotton was the predominant cash crop. Stock Photo

RF2JHXT5W–Cotton Belt of the United States, political map. Region of the American South, from Delaware to East Texas, where cotton was the predominant cash crop.

Placard of Party Fight in Kansas Stock Photo

RFARR6GN–Placard of Party Fight in Kansas

A family quarrel. Uncle Sam holds a newspaper marked 'United', the woman has a newspaper behind her back marked 'States'. Stock Photo

RMC283WE–A family quarrel. Uncle Sam holds a newspaper marked 'United', the woman has a newspaper behind her back marked 'States'.

Richard Henry Dana Jr (Author of Two Years Before the Mast), on duty in the night watch, on board the brig Pilgrim, bound for the coast of California in 1834 Stock Photo

RMP3GJA0–Richard Henry Dana Jr (Author of Two Years Before the Mast), on duty in the night watch, on board the brig Pilgrim, bound for the coast of California in 1834

RMP67K3Y–Proclamation of Emancipation by the President of the United States of America' Eagle with banner 'Proclamation of Emancipation' and U.S. flags over portrait of Abraham Lincoln above text framed along the sides with vignettes about slavery, escape, education of African Americans, and the American cotton industry.

A black mother and her child are kidnapped in a northern United States city by slave traders to be smuggled and sold into southern slavery. Freed black slaves and free born blacks alike were targeted. Solomon Northrup’s 1853 memoir, Twelve Years a Slave, tells of his abduction and subsequent years of slavery. After an illustration by an unidentified artist in American Slave Trade; or, An account of the manner in which the slave dealers take free people from some of the United States of America, and carry them away, and sell them as slaves in other of the states etc by Jesse Torrey. Stock Photo

RM2BY79MP–A black mother and her child are kidnapped in a northern United States city by slave traders to be smuggled and sold into southern slavery. Freed black slaves and free born blacks alike were targeted. Solomon Northrup’s 1853 memoir, Twelve Years a Slave, tells of his abduction and subsequent years of slavery. After an illustration by an unidentified artist in American Slave Trade; or, An account of the manner in which the slave dealers take free people from some of the United States of America, and carry them away, and sell them as slaves in other of the states etc by Jesse Torrey.

Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh President of the United States, from a portrait taken between 1844 and 1845. Stock Photo

RMWXT9NW–Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh President of the United States, from a portrait taken between 1844 and 1845.

Henry Brown (1815-?), popularly known as often called Henry Box Brown, because he escaped slavery by having himself shipped in Stock Photo

RMCWAJJR–Henry Brown (1815-?), popularly known as often called Henry Box Brown, because he escaped slavery by having himself shipped in

John Brown Museum, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia Stock Photo

RFHYR8BF–John Brown Museum, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia

Map with the journey of the Clotilda slave ship Stock Photo

RF2M5DHKN–Map with the journey of the Clotilda slave ship

A 19th Century illustration of Federal Troops in the American Civil War (1861–1865). Fought between northern states loyal to the Union and southern states that had seceded to form the Confederate States of America. The civil war began as a result of the unresolved controversy of the enslavement of black people. War broke out in April 1861 when secessionist forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, just over a month after Abraham Lincoln had been inaugurated as the president of the United States. Stock Photo

RMF1M0GH–A 19th Century illustration of Federal Troops in the American Civil War (1861–1865). Fought between northern states loyal to the Union and southern states that had seceded to form the Confederate States of America. The civil war began as a result of the unresolved controversy of the enslavement of black people. War broke out in April 1861 when secessionist forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, just over a month after Abraham Lincoln had been inaugurated as the president of the United States.

Conceptual display June Teen. Word for legal holiday in the United States of the end of slavery in the U.S Stock Photo

RF2PY68WG–Conceptual display June Teen. Word for legal holiday in the United States of the end of slavery in the U.S

Handwriting text June Teen. Business approach legal holiday in the United States of the end of slavery in the U.S Stock Photo

RM2PPKMCE–Handwriting text June Teen. Business approach legal holiday in the United States of the end of slavery in the U.S

A slave auction Illustration from Cassell s History of the United States by Edward Ollier c 1900 Stock Photo

RMBD8KRD–A slave auction Illustration from Cassell s History of the United States by Edward Ollier c 1900

United States president Abraham Lincoln facing left. Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through its Civil War and abolished slavery and modernised the economy in the process. Stock Photo

RMEC7WJC–United States president Abraham Lincoln facing left. Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through its Civil War and abolished slavery and modernised the economy in the process.

US map of freedom and slavery in 1857. Digitally colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMDDJ9ER–US map of freedom and slavery in 1857. Digitally colored woodcut

Lewis' free soil, slavery, and territorial map of the United States , Slavery, United States, Maps, United States, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection Stock Photo

RM2M3E25F–Lewis' free soil, slavery, and territorial map of the United States , Slavery, United States, Maps, United States, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Slavery and four years of war : a political history of slavery in the United States, together with a narrative of the campaigns and battles of the Civil War in which the author took part: 1861-1865 : Keifer, Joseph Warren, 1836-1932 Stock Photo

RMW58H7H–Slavery and four years of war : a political history of slavery in the United States, together with a narrative of the campaigns and battles of the Civil War in which the author took part: 1861-1865 : Keifer, Joseph Warren, 1836-1932

Statue of Abraham Lincoln riding a horse on the prairie in New Salem Village, Illinois, United States Stock Photo

RMBT2TEM–Statue of Abraham Lincoln riding a horse on the prairie in New Salem Village, Illinois, United States

United States. Cotton gin. Invented in USA, 1793 by Eli Whitney. Agriculture cotton. Slaves working. Engraving. Color. Stock Photo

RMG44MY2–United States. Cotton gin. Invented in USA, 1793 by Eli Whitney. Agriculture cotton. Slaves working. Engraving. Color.

The 1903 caption reads: Uncle Tom and Eva. from one of the first editions of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' published in 1852. 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' (with the subtitle of 'Life among the Lowly').' The author was Harriet Beecher Stoew. The novel was first published in 1852 and is credited as laying the groundwork for the Civil War. The tales in the novel revolve around Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave. Stock Photo

RF2N9RYMY–The 1903 caption reads: Uncle Tom and Eva. from one of the first editions of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' published in 1852. 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' (with the subtitle of 'Life among the Lowly').' The author was Harriet Beecher Stoew. The novel was first published in 1852 and is credited as laying the groundwork for the Civil War. The tales in the novel revolve around Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave.

Cover of the newspaper 'The Liberator', Boston, 23 October 1857. The Liberty Bell Center. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. USA. Stock Photo

RMKGWFBR–Cover of the newspaper 'The Liberator', Boston, 23 October 1857. The Liberty Bell Center. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. USA.

Garden area at Cadman Plaza named Juneteenth Grove, the holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Brooklyn, New York. Stock Photo

RM2G3PN5X–Garden area at Cadman Plaza named Juneteenth Grove, the holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Brooklyn, New York.

RMP67JN0–United States president Abraham Lincoln facing left. Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He led the United States through its Civil War and abolished slavery and modernised the economy in the process.

Salmon Portland Chase, 1808 - 1873. American lawyer, politician and anti-slavery leader. Stock Photo

RMA7B3P5–Salmon Portland Chase, 1808 - 1873. American lawyer, politician and anti-slavery leader.

John Brown (1800-1859), American abolitionist who advocated the use of armed insurrection to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States. Engraved portrait by Sartain from a c1858 daguerreotype attributed to Martin M. Lawrence. Stock Photo

RM2A078TC–John Brown (1800-1859), American abolitionist who advocated the use of armed insurrection to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States. Engraved portrait by Sartain from a c1858 daguerreotype attributed to Martin M. Lawrence.

John Brown (1800-1859), cabinet card from 1850s. Brown's anti-slavery militancy began in Kansas Territory when a group he led Stock Photo

RMCWAJJW–John Brown (1800-1859), cabinet card from 1850s. Brown's anti-slavery militancy began in Kansas Territory when a group he led

The first World Anti-Slavery Convention, held in Exeter Hall, in London, England on 12-23 June 1840. The fact that women could not vote or speak at this event prompted the start the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Engraved by Henry Melville after Thomas Shepherd, 1841. Stock Photo

RM2HJCKXW–The first World Anti-Slavery Convention, held in Exeter Hall, in London, England on 12-23 June 1840. The fact that women could not vote or speak at this event prompted the start the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Engraved by Henry Melville after Thomas Shepherd, 1841.

RMG8GCMN–Home Secretary Theresa May (right) and United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the US Embassy in London where they discussed transatlantic cooperation in tackling modern slavery and made an announcement on further assistance for victims of modern slavery in the UK.

A late 19th Century portrait of Franklin Pierce (1804-1869), the 14th president of the United States, serving from 1853 to 1857. A northern Democrat who believed that the abolitionist movement was a fundamental threat to the unity of the nation, he alienated anti-slavery groups by supporting and signing the Kansas–Nebraska Act and enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act. These efforts failed to stem conflict between North and South, that eventually seceded and the American Civil War began in 1861. Stock Photo

RM2HCRK04–A late 19th Century portrait of Franklin Pierce (1804-1869), the 14th president of the United States, serving from 1853 to 1857. A northern Democrat who believed that the abolitionist movement was a fundamental threat to the unity of the nation, he alienated anti-slavery groups by supporting and signing the Kansas–Nebraska Act and enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act. These efforts failed to stem conflict between North and South, that eventually seceded and the American Civil War began in 1861.

Sign displaying June Teen. Word for legal holiday in the United States of the end of slavery in the U.S Stock Photo

RF2PYDHRP–Sign displaying June Teen. Word for legal holiday in the United States of the end of slavery in the U.S

Sign displaying Juneteenth Freedom Day. Business approach legal holiday in the United States in commemoration of the end of slavery Stock Photo

RM2PPKF9M–Sign displaying Juneteenth Freedom Day. Business approach legal holiday in the United States in commemoration of the end of slavery

Slavery, USA. American slaves at the Cassina Point plantation of James Hopkinson on Edisto Island, South Carolina. Photo taken in 1862, photographer unknown. Stock Photo

RMGA6617–Slavery, USA. American slaves at the Cassina Point plantation of James Hopkinson on Edisto Island, South Carolina. Photo taken in 1862, photographer unknown.

Family record. Before the American Civil war and since the war. Published c1880. chromolithograph. A chart exhibiting two farms, contrasting slavery with freedom in connection with a family record. 1880 Stock Photo

RMDYEMRA–Family record. Before the American Civil war and since the war. Published c1880. chromolithograph. A chart exhibiting two farms, contrasting slavery with freedom in connection with a family record. 1880

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