U.S. Senate Apologizes for Slavery

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution apologizing for slavery in the United States.

Iowa Democrat Senator Tom Harken introduced the measure several years ago, but wanted it passed on Thursday on the eve of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. The resolution includes a disclaimer saying it does not support or authorize reparations by the United States. Juneteenth is Friday June 19th.