Emancipation Proclamation: January 1, 1863
Lincoln announces that all slaves in any state or part of a state are now officially free in accordance to the US government and the military will act to maintain the freedom of these people. If a majority of representatives is present for a state than therefore that state is not in rebellion against the United States.Lincoln then announces which of the states are in rebellion as a necessary war measure these states include Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. All current slaves in those states are therefore freed and this will be recognized by the government and military of the US. Lincoln asks these newly freed slaves to abstain from violence unless necessary and they will be received into the armed service of the US. This is an act of justice supported by the constitution and favor of God.
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