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American Experience  Lincoln Announces Freedom

In 1862, Lincoln promises to sign an Emancipation Proclamation on New Year's Day. Details

 

Program: American Experience

Episode: Lincoln Announces Freedom

On September 22nd, 1862, Lincoln promised to sign an Emancipation Proclamation on New Year's Day. "All persons," Lincoln wrote, "held as slaves within any State in rebellion shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free." But abolitionists were unsure whether he would keep his promise.

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Duration: (2:03)
Premiere Date: 01/08/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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