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Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln's classic speech
28 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1863
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Abraham Lincoln
2,363 books1,966 followersAbraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States from 1861, led during the Civil War, and emancipated slaves in the south in 1863; shortly after the end, John Wilkes Booth assassinated him.
Abraham Lincoln, an American lawyer, politician, and man, served until 1865. Lincoln defended the American constitutional nation, defeated the insurgent Confederacy, abolished, expanded the power of the Federal government, and modernized the economy.
A mother bore him into poverty in a log cabin in Kentucky, and parents reared on the frontier, primarily in Indiana. He educated as a lawyer in Whig party, joined legislature, and represented Illinois. In 1849, he returned to his successful law practice in Springfield, Illinois.
The Kansas–Nebraska act in 1854 opened the territories, angered him, and caused him to re-enter politics. He quickly joined the new Republican Party. He reached a national audience in the campaign debates against Stephen Arnold Douglas for Senate in 1858. Lincoln ran in 1860 and swept the north to gain victory. Other elements viewed his election as a threat and from the nation began seceding. During this time, the newly formed Confederate of America began seizing Federal military bases. A little over one month after Lincoln assumed, Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina. Following the bombardment, Lincoln mobilized forces to suppress the rebellion and restored.
Lincoln, a moderate, navigated a contentious array of factions with friends and opponents from the Democratic Party and Republican Party. His allies, the Democrats, and the radical Republicans, demanded harsh treatment of the Confederates. He exploited mutual enmity of the factions, carefully distributing political patronage, and appealed to the American people. Democrats, called "Copperheads," despised Lincoln, and some irreconcilable pro-Confederate elements went so far as to plot. People came to see his greatest address at Gettysburg as a most influential statement of American national purpose. Lincoln closely supervised the strategy and tactics in the effort, including the selection of generals, and implemented a naval blockade of the trade. He suspended habeas corpus in Maryland and elsewhere, and averted British intervention by defusing the Trent Affair. He issued the proclamation, which declared free those "in rebellion." It also directed the Navy to "recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons" and to receive them "into the armed service." Lincoln pressured border to outlaw, and he promoted the thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished, except as punishment for a crime.
Lincoln managed his own successful re-election campaign. He sought to heal the torn nation through reconciliation. On April 14, 1865, just five days after the Confederate surrender at Appomattox, he attended a play at theater of Ford in Washington, District of Columbia, with Mary Todd Lincoln, his wife, when Confederate sympathizer fatally shot him. People remember Lincoln as a martyr and a national hero for his time and for his efforts to preserve and abolish. Popular and scholarly polls often rank Lincoln as the greatest president in American history.
Abraham Lincoln, an American lawyer, politician, and man, served until 1865. Lincoln defended the American constitutional nation, defeated the insurgent Confederacy, abolished, expanded the power of the Federal government, and modernized the economy.
A mother bore him into poverty in a log cabin in Kentucky, and parents reared on the frontier, primarily in Indiana. He educated as a lawyer in Whig party, joined legislature, and represented Illinois. In 1849, he returned to his successful law practice in Springfield, Illinois.
The Kansas–Nebraska act in 1854 opened the territories, angered him, and caused him to re-enter politics. He quickly joined the new Republican Party. He reached a national audience in the campaign debates against Stephen Arnold Douglas for Senate in 1858. Lincoln ran in 1860 and swept the north to gain victory. Other elements viewed his election as a threat and from the nation began seceding. During this time, the newly formed Confederate of America began seizing Federal military bases. A little over one month after Lincoln assumed, Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina. Following the bombardment, Lincoln mobilized forces to suppress the rebellion and restored.
Lincoln, a moderate, navigated a contentious array of factions with friends and opponents from the Democratic Party and Republican Party. His allies, the Democrats, and the radical Republicans, demanded harsh treatment of the Confederates. He exploited mutual enmity of the factions, carefully distributing political patronage, and appealed to the American people. Democrats, called "Copperheads," despised Lincoln, and some irreconcilable pro-Confederate elements went so far as to plot. People came to see his greatest address at Gettysburg as a most influential statement of American national purpose. Lincoln closely supervised the strategy and tactics in the effort, including the selection of generals, and implemented a naval blockade of the trade. He suspended habeas corpus in Maryland and elsewhere, and averted British intervention by defusing the Trent Affair. He issued the proclamation, which declared free those "in rebellion." It also directed the Navy to "recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons" and to receive them "into the armed service." Lincoln pressured border to outlaw, and he promoted the thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished, except as punishment for a crime.
Lincoln managed his own successful re-election campaign. He sought to heal the torn nation through reconciliation. On April 14, 1865, just five days after the Confederate surrender at Appomattox, he attended a play at theater of Ford in Washington, District of Columbia, with Mary Todd Lincoln, his wife, when Confederate sympathizer fatally shot him. People remember Lincoln as a martyr and a national hero for his time and for his efforts to preserve and abolish. Popular and scholarly polls often rank Lincoln as the greatest president in American history.
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February 2, 2021
Reads more like the U.S. Constitution than the Declaration of Independence. Did not know about the part of the Emancipation that told the newly freed slaves to use violence only in self defense. One of many great writings by President Abraham Lincoln.
November 6, 2012
The Emancipation Proclamation is a moving and thought provoking document. It demonstrates a President's conviction to create change for the better good of all people in spite of the opposition of the times. During the Civil Rights movement of the 60's President Lyndon Johnson reminded us that emancipation is still a proclamation and not a fact "until justice is blind to color, until education is unaware of race, until opportunity is unconcerned with color of men's skins." This document has stood the test of time. It was relevant in the 1860's, the 1960's and today. It was the beginning of change and reminds us that we should continue to strive to complete that change, until we as a nation truly believe and demonstrate through our actions that all men are created equal. Everyone should read this important document at least once, including Julie Zieman Childs.
August 26, 2021
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, in the second year of the Civil War. In a preliminary proclamation issued four months earlier, Lincoln stated that on the first of the year “all persons held as slaves” in “States and parts of States, if any, in which the people thereof, respectively, shall then be in rebellion against the United States” would be free. The Emancipation Proclamation put this declaration into effect. It named the states or parts of states currently in the Confederacy and promised that the executive branch and the military would maintain the slaves’ freedom.
Lincoln was at first unsure about the extent of his executive power and whether he had the authority under the Constitution to free the slaves. Eventually, he saw this action as a military necessity that fell under his constitutional powers as commander-in-chief. Lincoln also weighed the effect that the proclamation would have on the Union war effort, in a contest that was still more than two years from being concluded. His concerns included the loyalty of border states such as Maryland and Kentucky, which, even though they held slaves, had not joined the Confederacy. Would the Emancipation Proclamation force those states into the arms of the Confederacy, increasing their manpower and supplies? Lincoln also considered Northern public opinion that supported a war to save the Union but not necessarily to free the slaves. After issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, however, the freedom of slaves became a central war aim and Lincoln stood by this position, even risking losing the Election of 1864.
Upon signing the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln said, “I never, in my life, felt more certain that I was doing right than I do in signing this paper.”
Abraham Lincoln taught me to stand for what I believe is true and fight; even if that means to fight alone.
Lincoln was at first unsure about the extent of his executive power and whether he had the authority under the Constitution to free the slaves. Eventually, he saw this action as a military necessity that fell under his constitutional powers as commander-in-chief. Lincoln also weighed the effect that the proclamation would have on the Union war effort, in a contest that was still more than two years from being concluded. His concerns included the loyalty of border states such as Maryland and Kentucky, which, even though they held slaves, had not joined the Confederacy. Would the Emancipation Proclamation force those states into the arms of the Confederacy, increasing their manpower and supplies? Lincoln also considered Northern public opinion that supported a war to save the Union but not necessarily to free the slaves. After issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, however, the freedom of slaves became a central war aim and Lincoln stood by this position, even risking losing the Election of 1864.
Upon signing the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln said, “I never, in my life, felt more certain that I was doing right than I do in signing this paper.”
Abraham Lincoln taught me to stand for what I believe is true and fight; even if that means to fight alone.
April 1, 2018
It's important to understand that this document did not free all enslaved peoples or really ANY enslaved peoples. This only applied to enslaved peoples in rebelling states and not all slave states rebelled.
This is a toothless document, written by a racist. I'm tired of it being presented like it had meaning, it didn't.
This is a toothless document, written by a racist. I'm tired of it being presented like it had meaning, it didn't.
January 29, 2022
Personally, I feel that it sounds more like the proclamation of Lincoln's author'ity, not freedom of the slaves.
Nonetheless, it's a good study of the 19th-century U.S. Federal Government proclamation whose lines sound quite interesting.
Nonetheless, it's a good study of the 19th-century U.S. Federal Government proclamation whose lines sound quite interesting.
November 30, 2022
Better late and for military reasons than never.
November 7, 2017
I once read the original on display at the National Archives. Four pages of hand-written bureaucratic prose, with careful conditions defined. But I was so impressed with the power of the words that said, after all those conditions were met, that these people SHALL BE FREE. It made me feel good about government work, the idea that as the government works its way through issues, and reaches compromises and works within existing legal constraints, it can still manage to produce world-shaking outcomes. (From time to time)
June 15, 2016
I have read this before in middle school but re read it for my African American history class. I think I understood it better the second time around.
June 19, 2025
January 1, 1863
A Transcription
By the President of the United States of America:
A Proclamation.
Whereas, on the twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, a proclamation was issued by the President of the United States, containing, among other things, the following, to wit:
"That on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free; and the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authority thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons, and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom.
"That the Executive will, on the first day of January aforesaid, by proclamation, designate the States and parts of States, if any, in which the people thereof, respectively, shall then be in rebellion against the United States; and the fact that any State, or the people thereof, shall on that day be, in good faith, represented in the Congress of the United States by members chosen thereto at elections wherein a majority of the qualified voters of such State shall have participated, shall, in the absence of strong countervailing testimony, be deemed conclusive evidence that such State, and the people thereof, are not then in rebellion against the United States."
Now, therefore I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, by virtue of the power in me vested as Commander-in-Chief, of the Army and Navy of the United States in time of actual armed rebellion against the authority and government of the United States, and as a fit and necessary war measure for suppressing said rebellion, do, on this first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and in accordance with my purpose so to do publicly proclaimed for the full period of one hundred days, from the day first above mentioned, order and designate as the States and parts of States wherein the people thereof respectively, are this day in rebellion against the United States, the following, to wit:
Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, (except the Parishes of St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. John, St. Charles, St. James Ascension, Assumption, Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Mary, St. Martin, and Orleans, including the City of New Orleans) Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, (except the forty-eight counties designated as West Virginia, and also the counties of Berkley, Accomac, Northampton, Elizabeth City, York, Princess Ann, and Norfolk, including the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth[)], and which excepted parts, are for the present, left precisely as if this proclamation were not issued.
And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free; and that the Executive government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.
And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defence; and I recommend to them that, in all cases when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages.
And I further declare and make known, that such persons of suitable condition, will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service.
And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the eighty-seventh.
By the President: ABRAHAM LINCOLN
WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
A Transcription
By the President of the United States of America:
A Proclamation.
Whereas, on the twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, a proclamation was issued by the President of the United States, containing, among other things, the following, to wit:
"That on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free; and the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authority thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons, and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom.
"That the Executive will, on the first day of January aforesaid, by proclamation, designate the States and parts of States, if any, in which the people thereof, respectively, shall then be in rebellion against the United States; and the fact that any State, or the people thereof, shall on that day be, in good faith, represented in the Congress of the United States by members chosen thereto at elections wherein a majority of the qualified voters of such State shall have participated, shall, in the absence of strong countervailing testimony, be deemed conclusive evidence that such State, and the people thereof, are not then in rebellion against the United States."
Now, therefore I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, by virtue of the power in me vested as Commander-in-Chief, of the Army and Navy of the United States in time of actual armed rebellion against the authority and government of the United States, and as a fit and necessary war measure for suppressing said rebellion, do, on this first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and in accordance with my purpose so to do publicly proclaimed for the full period of one hundred days, from the day first above mentioned, order and designate as the States and parts of States wherein the people thereof respectively, are this day in rebellion against the United States, the following, to wit:
Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, (except the Parishes of St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. John, St. Charles, St. James Ascension, Assumption, Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Mary, St. Martin, and Orleans, including the City of New Orleans) Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, (except the forty-eight counties designated as West Virginia, and also the counties of Berkley, Accomac, Northampton, Elizabeth City, York, Princess Ann, and Norfolk, including the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth[)], and which excepted parts, are for the present, left precisely as if this proclamation were not issued.
And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free; and that the Executive government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.
And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defence; and I recommend to them that, in all cases when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages.
And I further declare and make known, that such persons of suitable condition, will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service.
And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the eighty-seventh.
By the President: ABRAHAM LINCOLN
WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
September 2, 2021
Abe Invoking God
This ignorant tranny manages to write eloquently for a person (man?) achieving Satanic Luciferian results murdering or maiming our children South & North for power of electoral legislators votes sectioning families causing genocide for the sake of royalty not loyalty. Never ever did Abe free even one slave. I really do not blame Abe for his failure because he just simply lacked the testified of a real man like Jefferson Davis or Robert E. Lee. Lincoln grandiosity partially hid his feminine qualities such as kind virtues. This sob was a Beast. Abe did write well, and speak even better but his pipe hat gave him away as a edifice penis standing amongst normal humans and not alien supernatural ancestor of Obama. This president was inferior and not superior. I do recommend this proclamation written by his partner be given a "B+" for brilliant lying. Children must not be forced to read such deceptive letters no matter the excellent quality wording. History is bad enough without perpetuating this disgusting tranny as someon faking a David. No Pedophile Predators feigning intellectual Readers please. - Age 26+ only who are not residing in Mom or Granny's basement for insurance coverage and or free meals. Age 26+
This ignorant tranny manages to write eloquently for a person (man?) achieving Satanic Luciferian results murdering or maiming our children South & North for power of electoral legislators votes sectioning families causing genocide for the sake of royalty not loyalty. Never ever did Abe free even one slave. I really do not blame Abe for his failure because he just simply lacked the testified of a real man like Jefferson Davis or Robert E. Lee. Lincoln grandiosity partially hid his feminine qualities such as kind virtues. This sob was a Beast. Abe did write well, and speak even better but his pipe hat gave him away as a edifice penis standing amongst normal humans and not alien supernatural ancestor of Obama. This president was inferior and not superior. I do recommend this proclamation written by his partner be given a "B+" for brilliant lying. Children must not be forced to read such deceptive letters no matter the excellent quality wording. History is bad enough without perpetuating this disgusting tranny as someon faking a David. No Pedophile Predators feigning intellectual Readers please. - Age 26+ only who are not residing in Mom or Granny's basement for insurance coverage and or free meals. Age 26+
November 19, 2024
The preliminary version was released on September 22, 1862; the final version dropped 100 days later, on January 1, 1863.
This executive order paved the way for the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which ended slavery in our nation.
The concepts here are more than meets the eye. The Confederacy had declared itself a sovereign nation—with its own President. So whatever Lincoln said or “declared” had no jurisdiction there; it was political grandstanding.
There can be no doubt as to the morality of Lincoln’s words. His motivations, however, were hardly pure.
Subsequent historical reports confirm that, when not winning the Civil War as quickly as he’d initially thought he would, Lincoln needed to get creative. He needed to shore up abolitionist support—and erase the hope of European aid, to the South, from anti-slavery countries across the pond.
It’s revisionist and reductive to falsely claim that the Civil War was fought to end slavery. It is well known, however, that Lincoln’s primary objective was always to keep the Union together—regardless of the will of the people.
While there were four million slaves in the United States when this executive order was issued…it directly impacted approximately 20,000 of them.
Using people as pawns for political and military showboating…Again, this document’s actual content is above reproach. But the reasoning behind it is incredibly disappointing.
This executive order paved the way for the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which ended slavery in our nation.
The concepts here are more than meets the eye. The Confederacy had declared itself a sovereign nation—with its own President. So whatever Lincoln said or “declared” had no jurisdiction there; it was political grandstanding.
There can be no doubt as to the morality of Lincoln’s words. His motivations, however, were hardly pure.
Subsequent historical reports confirm that, when not winning the Civil War as quickly as he’d initially thought he would, Lincoln needed to get creative. He needed to shore up abolitionist support—and erase the hope of European aid, to the South, from anti-slavery countries across the pond.
It’s revisionist and reductive to falsely claim that the Civil War was fought to end slavery. It is well known, however, that Lincoln’s primary objective was always to keep the Union together—regardless of the will of the people.
While there were four million slaves in the United States when this executive order was issued…it directly impacted approximately 20,000 of them.
Using people as pawns for political and military showboating…Again, this document’s actual content is above reproach. But the reasoning behind it is incredibly disappointing.
January 28, 2020
The emancipation proclamation was racism shrouded in freedom. Lincoln had no intention of freeing any slaves. He wanted to use them for man-power in the civil war and if they agreed to it, they were promised their eventual freedom which was tantamount to sending them back to Africa. Thankfully, this never occured and African-Americans became a vital part of this country. A lot of what Lincoln said and wrote has been swept under the carpet, and to be fair, there is much good to recognize on some of his accomplishments - but as it seems to be with all historical figures, there is a lot left in the dust of history.
December 31, 2021
I remember from my history classes and by visiting the Lincoln museum in Springfield that Lincoln didn’t actually free all of the slaves—that he had in fact gave particular border states and counties exemptions to this rule. Finally, after reading this, I feel that much of this wonderful rhetoric is undermined by these exemptions. As much as I respect Abe Lincoln, it is sad that not all the slaves were freed in this declaration. Lincoln is very specific in this speech about which areas do not need to comply with the outlawing of slavery. Being someone who loves history, especially any Lincoln-related, I wish that this had been better explained in school when I was younger.
December 4, 2018
A MUST READ!
EXCELLENT!!! It has been quite some time since reading this back in jr. high. Unfortunately, we; the "whites" of the USA, have not lived up to the PROMISES MADE to the African Americans in the Emancipation Proclamation.
Even today in 2018 there continues to be PREJUDICE present in America.
EVERYONE needs to read it if you have not read it since jr. high or middle school! And especially, if you never have read it!
EXCELLENT!!! It has been quite some time since reading this back in jr. high. Unfortunately, we; the "whites" of the USA, have not lived up to the PROMISES MADE to the African Americans in the Emancipation Proclamation.
Even today in 2018 there continues to be PREJUDICE present in America.
EVERYONE needs to read it if you have not read it since jr. high or middle school! And especially, if you never have read it!
July 6, 2024
An interesting evolution of the proclamation, showing it in three forms (including the final version) along with some intervening commentary by Lincoln. The book concludes with the text of the thirteenth amendment.
I think I found this most interesting due to the qualifications of who was to be freed. It was not universal until the thirteenth amendment, and I have to admit I didn’t know that until I heard it, recently, from an NPS ranger.
I think I found this most interesting due to the qualifications of who was to be freed. It was not universal until the thirteenth amendment, and I have to admit I didn’t know that until I heard it, recently, from an NPS ranger.
February 21, 2025
Proclamation Coverage
And here, all along, I was under the apparent misunderstanding that this document was all-inclusive of any person being held as property was to be released of that condition. It’s merely a pacifier to continue to march in place while the warring contestants make plans for their eventual succession.
And here, all along, I was under the apparent misunderstanding that this document was all-inclusive of any person being held as property was to be released of that condition. It’s merely a pacifier to continue to march in place while the warring contestants make plans for their eventual succession.
February 3, 2018
Four minutes to read, a lifetime to understand its implications.
Essential for any student of American history. The proclaimation shifted the war from a conflict about secession and states rights to a moral conflict about hu an rights.
Essential for any student of American history. The proclaimation shifted the war from a conflict about secession and states rights to a moral conflict about hu an rights.
March 21, 2019
Excellent
Brief, articulate and to the point. A masterpiece of American history and justice. Sadly, in the mind of some, the Civil War is still going on, which is not to say that we should cease the pursuit of equality.
Brief, articulate and to the point. A masterpiece of American history and justice. Sadly, in the mind of some, the Civil War is still going on, which is not to say that we should cease the pursuit of equality.
May 25, 2022
ok, good to know.
Many arguments have I heard over the decades. I haven't read this since taking American Government in high school. The date is interesting and the wording as well.
Many arguments have I heard over the decades. I haven't read this since taking American Government in high school. The date is interesting and the wording as well.
October 21, 2017
In a post-Charlottesville society, I think I really needed to read this.
To gain some sense of perspective.
To gain some sense of perspective.
April 12, 2019
Wow it’s was good to hear that again!!! What a wonderful document!!
July 11, 2020
Important to read
So many people claim certain things are in this proclamation which are not there. Read the source before you state what it actually says. Good advice to practice
So many people claim certain things are in this proclamation which are not there. Read the source before you state what it actually says. Good advice to practice
August 28, 2020
Excellent stuff!
October 30, 2020
got 'em
April 16, 2021
A concomitant proclamation of the enslavement of all the Democrats in the states or portions of states in rebellion against the United States would have been awesome.
August 2, 2021
The Emancipation Proclamation
Well, now I can say I've actually read the entire proclamation by Abraham Lincoln.
I recommend reading this.
Quick easy read.
Well, now I can say I've actually read the entire proclamation by Abraham Lincoln.
I recommend reading this.
Quick easy read.
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August 23, 2021Boring
Lets go hang out elsewhere. This document has become so over litigated that america as a whole sucks ass at all times and is perfectly oppressive.
Lets go hang out elsewhere. This document has become so over litigated that america as a whole sucks ass at all times and is perfectly oppressive.
February 14, 2022
I love reading things that highly impacted history and even for the present day! I can not wait to read the Gettysburg Address.
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January 1, 2023heading into the new year with my buzzer beater shot of history💪💪
August 19, 2023
Relevant, but less voluble than Lincoln speeches
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