“The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments were designed to enshrine Lincoln’s promise of a new America.” The amendment’s first section begins: “All persons born or naturalized in the United ...

“The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments were designed to enshrine Lincoln’s promise of a new America.” The amendment’s first section begins: However, as so often is the case, this reaffirmed ...

“The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments were designed to enshrine Lincoln’s promise of a new America.” However, as so often is the case, this reaffirmed American ideal fell short of realit ...