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jan 1, 1863 - president Lincoln issues the emancipation proclamation

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The proclamation declared that all persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are, and now on shall be free. Lincoln freed 3 million slaves.
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Date:

jan 1, 1863
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~ 162 years ago