1 janv. 1863 - Emancipation Proclamation

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By the spring of 1863, the Civil War had fully erupted, and President Abraham Lincoln was determined to diminish the strength of the Confederacy and fortify the cause of the Union's integrity. On January 1, 1863, he proclaimed the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that all individuals held captive in Confederate territories were to be set free. Although the proclamation did not immediately set all slaves free, it altered the nature of the conflict, making the eradication of slavery a primary aim of the Union's military campaign. The Emancipation Proclamation was a pivotal move in the campaign to end slavery in the United States, providing the Union with a moral duty and boosting the recruitment of African American soldiers. It set the stage for the 13th Amendment, which made slavery illegal forever, signaling a significant shift in American history and redefining the country's dedication to human rights and equality.

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