dec 10, 1863 - Lincoln's 10% plan issued (Dec 1863)
Description:
Said that state could reintegrated into Union when 10% of voters in presidential election of 1860 had taken oath of allegiance to US and pledged to abide by emancipation; Then there would be formal creation of state gov’t; Then Lincoln would recognize gov’t; had sharp rxn in Congress;Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 10, 1863
Now
~ 160 years ago
