Fact sheet

April 16, 1862-Congress abolishes slavery in the federal district (the city of Washington, Washington County, and 

Georgetown). This action predates both the Emancipation Proclamation and the adoption of the 13th Amendment

to the Constitution. 

• American airlines flight 77 was a passenger flight that was hijacked 5 qaeda terrorist.
• There was 50 plus people on the flight. Within 30 minutes into the cockpit and forced the passengers to the rear of the aircraft.]
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