22 sept. 1862 - Emancipation Proclamation
Description:
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation five days after the Battle of Antietam as a result of the Union's victory. It called for an abolition of slavery in states under Confederate control. This was an important step in America's history to becoming free of slavery.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
22 sept. 1862
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 161 ans
