Emancipation Proclamation (22 sept. 1862 – 1 janv. 1863)
Description:
States that all slaves in the rebellious states “shall be then, thence forward, and forever free.” While the Emancipation Proclamation did not free a single slave, it was an important turning point in the war, transforming the fight to preserve the nation into a battle for human freedom.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
22 sept. 1862
1 janv. 1863
~ 3 months and 11 days