The Emancipation Proclamation (issued September 22nd, 1862, effected January 1st, 1863:) stated that all slaves, in any state, were declared free. Lincoln said that the executive branch as well as the army and navy would “recognize and maintain the freedoms of such persons.” President Lincoln lists off the southern states which are in relbellion and tell them that their slaves are from that point on free. Lincoln then addresses the newly freed slaves and warns them to stay out of trouble and violence.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
LAD #20 - Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation (issued September 22nd, 1862, effected January 1st, 1863:) stated that all slaves, in any state, were declared free. Lincoln said that the executive branch as well as the army and navy would “recognize and maintain the freedoms of such persons.” President Lincoln lists off the southern states which are in relbellion and tell them that their slaves are from that point on free. Lincoln then addresses the newly freed slaves and warns them to stay out of trouble and violence.
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