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Abraham Lincoln called this document, which took effect in 1863, "a fit and necessary war measure" |
the Emancipation Proclamation
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FJ |
THE CIVIL WAR |
2013-07-31 |
#6663 |
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It stated "All persons held as slaves" in states in rebellion against the U.S. shall be "forever free" |
the Emancipation Proclamation
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$1,000 |
J |
THE CIVIL WAR |
2002-02-12 |
#4022 |
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Following the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln issued this edict January 1, 1863 |
the Emancipation Proclamation
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$400 |
DJ |
THE CIVIL WAR |
1991-04-12 |
#1535 |
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Surprisingly, this historic document allowed slavery to continue in states within the Union |
the Emancipation Proclamation
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$500 |
J |
THE CIVIL WAR |
1986-12-24 |
#533 |
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The border states were exempt from this 1863 declaration freeing the slaves |
the Emancipation Proclamation
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$100 |
J |
THE CIVIL WAR |
1986-02-03 |
#366 |