11h 7min, jan 1, 1863 y - Emancipation Proclomation
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Freed all slaves in rebellious states. Honestly didn't realistically free any of them because their states were currently rebelling, so why would they listen to what the government said. However, it was still an important part in the war.
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11h 7min, jan 1, 1863 y
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~ 161 years ago