On This Day: US Secretary of State William Seward proclaims the adoption of the Thirteenth... (1865)

On December 18, 1865: US Secretary of State William Seward proclaims the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment, prohibiting slavery throughout the United States.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider using it when preaching about human-rights.