20 Dec 1860

First State (South Carolina) Secedes from Union

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On December 20, 1860, when it became clear that Lincoln would be the next president, South Carolina became the first state to declare its secession from the Union.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Carolina#The...

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Added Mon, Sep 13 2010 at 9:45PM UTC by

bob armour

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