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Tennessee General Assembly

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Statement TypeRegret
Date of Statement01/04/2014
Issuing BodyWestern Government/City/Municipal Authority
Apology & Regret StatementsThe statement expresses “profound regret” for Tennessee’s involvement in slavery. It follows  a similar model as other resolutions have of the unconstitutionality of slavery,  an overview of American slavery, mention of Tennessee’s role, and Jim Crow.  
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