by Gordon Leidner of Great American History. The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, passed by the Senate on April 8, 1864, by the House on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, abolished slavery as a legal institution.he Thirteenth Amendment, in direct terminology, put an end to this. The amendment states: Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
Giorgio Napolitano is the President of Italy. He became the 11th President of Italy on May 15, 2006. Italy is a Parliamentary Republic. It has a 'president of the council of ministers' (prime minister - head of government - premier) and a 'president of the republic', both appointed by the parliament. <b>Giorgio Napolitano</b> is the President of Italy.
Maria Carfagna, Italy. Carfagna, 34, is a former television personality and topless model. She entered politics in 2004 with the Forza Italia party and was elected to the chamber of deputies. In May, 2008, she was made the Minister of Equal Opportunity by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, although rumor is that Mr. Berlusconi required some sexual favors to give her this opportunity.