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A Proclamation 1

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This document is President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, issued on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War. It declares that all enslaved people within the Confederate states, which were in rebellion against the United States, are to be forever free. Lincoln uses his authority as Commander-in-Chief to enact this as a necessary war measure to suppress the rebellion.<br /><br />The proclamation identifies specific states and parts of states still in rebellion, excluding certain areas where the Union maintained control or where loyal governments existed. These excluded areas were left under their existing laws regarding slavery.<br /><br />Lincoln commands that the freedom of these enslaved individuals will be recognized and upheld by the U.S. government and its military. He urges the newly freed people to refrain from violence unless acting in self-defense and encourages them to work for fair wages where possible.<br /><br />Additionally, the proclamation invites freed men who are fit to serve to join the Union armed forces. This not only bolsters the Union’s military strength but also further undermines the Confederate cause.<br /><br />Lincoln frames the proclamation as an act of justice and constitutional authority justified by military necessity. He appeals to the judgment of humanity and the favor of God in this momentous decision.<br /><br />The document concludes with Lincoln’s signature and the official seal, marking a pivotal step in the abolition of slavery and the eventual preservation of the United States.

Keywords

Emancipation Proclamation

Abraham Lincoln

American Civil War

Confederate States

slavery abolition

Commander-in-Chief

freed slaves

Union army

military necessity

abolition of slavery