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#OTD in 1777: Vermont Becomes First U.S. Territory to Ban Slavery

Podcast: AURN News
Published: Jul 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 62
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On July 2, 1777, Vermont became the first U.S. territory to ban slavery, setting a precedent that challenged the nation's founding contradictions.