The Emancipation Proclamation. On Jan. 1, 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln declared free all slaves residing in territory in rebellion against the federal government.
The Emancipation Proclamation
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The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation. On Jan. 1, 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln declared free all slaves residing in territory in rebellion against the federal government.