The Emancipation Proclamation

On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln publicly announced his “Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.” It warned the Confederate rebels that unless they rejoined the Union, a final proclamation would free all slaves within the seceded states. Listen to learn more!
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60-Second Civics, Episode 4598: April 18, 2022
Image 1 & 5 (Emancipation Proclamation with standing Lincoln): edsitement.neh...
Image 2 & 3 (Preliminary Proclamation): www.archives.g...
Image 4 (Battle of Antietam): www.nps.gov/an...
Image 6 (Emancipation Proclamation 2nd image): www.archives.g...