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jan 1, 1863 - Emancipation Proclamation

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September 22, 1862: Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation—warning that President would order emancipation of all slaves in southern states that did not end rebellion by January 1, 1863

only holds in Confederate territories; full abolition of slavery awaits passage of 13th Amendment, December 6, 1865

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jan 1, 1863
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~ 163 years ago