sep 22, 1862 - Emancipation Proclamation
Description:
The Emancipation Proclamation granted freedom to the slaves in the Confederate States if the States did not return to the Union by January 1, 1863. In addition, under this proclamation, freedom would only come to the slaves if the Union won the war. By the President of the United States of America: A Proclamation.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 22, 1862
Now
~ 161 years ago
