"The Emancipation Proclamation" by Abraham Lincoln is an important declaration from the time of the Civil War. This document, issued in the 1860s, announced that slaves in Confederate states would be free, becoming a key turning point both legally and morally in the struggle against slavery. On January 1, 1863, the proclamation declared freedom for enslaved people in rebelling states, with the U.S. government committed to protecting that freedom. Lincoln encouraged the newly freed to avoid violence and seek fair employment, also inviting those who were able to join the military. The proclamation displays Lincoln’s dedication to justice and his commitment to his responsibilities at a time when the country was deeply divided.
The Emancipation Proclamation
By Abraham Lincoln
In a divided nation, a single document promises freedom and military service to enslaved people, forever changing the course of the American Civil War.
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About the AuthorAbraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the Confederacy, playing a major role in the abolition of slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the Confederacy, playing a major role in the abolition of slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.
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