The Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation
Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by president Abraham Lincoln on September 22nd, 1862. This stated that "all people held as slaves inside any state will be free forever." This Proclamation stands as a symbol that represented the Union with freedom and the abolition of slavery. As a result, Lincoln encouraged black males to fight for the Union as soldiers and sailors. By the end of the Civil War, almost two hundred thousand African Americans fought for the Union cause, and Lincoln referred to them as being absolutely necessary in ensuring Union victory.
In the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln first reminds everyone of the Emancipation Proclamation he issued on September 22nd, 1862. Then, he quotes that if a state doesn't free the slaves in that state, then that state will become a rebel state. Next, he says that he gave the states 100 days to free the slaves: January 1st is the deadline, and the slaves are declared free. After that, he lists all the states and parts of states considered to be rebels. Lincoln gives the power to enforce this freedom to the government and the military. He commands the slaves to obey non-violence. He recommends that they should get a job with wages. Next, he requests the slaves to join the armed forces (the Army and the Navy). Last, he gives the reasons for why he has the right to do this. Lincoln basis this and hopes it will be for the better. Finally, he signs and seals it, on January 1st, 1683.
In the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln first reminds everyone of the Emancipation Proclamation he issued on September 22nd, 1862. Then, he quotes that if a state doesn't free the slaves in that state, then that state will become a rebel state. Next, he says that he gave the states 100 days to free the slaves: January 1st is the deadline, and the slaves are declared free. After that, he lists all the states and parts of states considered to be rebels. Lincoln gives the power to enforce this freedom to the government and the military. He commands the slaves to obey non-violence. He recommends that they should get a job with wages. Next, he requests the slaves to join the armed forces (the Army and the Navy). Last, he gives the reasons for why he has the right to do this. Lincoln basis this and hopes it will be for the better. Finally, he signs and seals it, on January 1st, 1683.