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Emancipation Proclamation |
- Filed under:
- Civil War Events
- Event date:
- January 1, 2025 (This event repeats every year)
- Location:
- Washington, D.C.
- Anniversary:
- January 1, 1863 (162 year anniversary)
Description:
On January 1, 1863 Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in Confederate-held territory.