A biography of Abraham Lincoln, America's 16th president
Biography of Abraham Lincoln
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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.
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.
John Jasper,1812-1901, Slave Preacher, Pastor
A short biography of John Jasper, a black slave preacher and pastor
Ex-Slave Henry Garnet Addressed U. S. House of Representatives
Presbyterian minister Henry Garnet was the first African American to preach a sermon in the House of Representatives.