“Thomas Jefferson said men were created equal, but the original Constitution betrayed that promise by allowing for slavery,” says Jeffrey Rosen. “The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments were designed to ...

“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.” The amendment’s first section begins: “All persons born or naturalized in the United ...