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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