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Today in History: September 20

20 Sep 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress marks September 20 with three historic milestones: the 1850 abolition of the D.C. slave trade, the first elevator sale, and Arthur's 1881 swearing-in.

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