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And it was because of his White House dinner—at which there was no dinner, only “passed apps”—that 11 Southern states seceded from the union.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
In December, Israel became the first to recognise Somaliland's independence since it seceded from Somalia in 1991, drawing angry condemnation from the federal government in Mogadishu, even though it has been self-governing for 35 years.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
Southerners seceded to protect slavery and fought to preserve it.
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2025
California and Texas have seceded, becoming unlikely allies in a campaign to retake the capital.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
As other states seceded, the number of stars was increased to thirteen.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
