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Yes. Although the 14th (especially section 3) will be worded a bit differently, specifically applying this only to future cases, and not to those previously involved in the late unpleasantries. The 15th will probably be the same, but will just get hollowed out in the South via literacy tests...

I've previously argued that Lincoln, more than anyone else, wanted the Union to get over the "late unpleasantries" as quickly as possible. Much like Sherman, he was eminently practical. His goal was to restore the Union by any means, and to decisively put an end to the secessionist impulse that...