jan 1, 1863 - Emancipation Proclamation

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President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in Confederate states during the Civil War and marked a shift in views on slavery. It was a bold move and remains a significant document in American history, inspiring leadership in times of crisis.

National Archives. (2015, October 6). The emancipation proclamation. National Archives; The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation#:~:text=President%20Abraham%20Lincoln%20issued%20the

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