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The House apologizes for slavery...so, looks like it's your turn, The South
The House of Representatives has issued an apology to blacks for slavery and Jim Crow laws. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus and possessor of the best maiden name in history, said, "Today represents a milestone in our nation's efforts to remedy the ills of our past."
But beyond merely passing a symbolic resolution, the House has actually issued some official apology cards for their past sins:
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