September 22nd, 1863. Lincoln first issued the Proclamation on this date and warned the Confederacy that it would go into effect on January 1st, 1863, if the Southern states did not give up their rebellion by that time.

September 22nd, 1863. Lincoln first issued the Proclamation on this date and warned the Confederacy that it would go into effect on January 1st, 1863, if the Southern states did not give up their rebellion by that time.

September 22nd, 1863. Lincoln first issued the Proclamation on this date and warned the Confederacy that it would go into effect on January 1st, 1863, if the Southern states did not give up their rebellion by that time.

January 1st, 1863. Lincoln had promised that the Proclamation would go into effect on this date in the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation that he issued on September 22nd, 1863.

January 1st, 1863. Lincoln had promised that the Proclamation would go into effect on this date in the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation that he issued on September 22nd, 1863.

January 1st, 1863. Lincoln had promised that the Proclamation would go into effect on this date in the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation that he issued on September 22nd, 1863.

Freedom for slaves. However, the Emancipation Proclamation only freed slaves in the Confederate states, since Lincoln could only justify the Proclamation as a war measure intended to cripple the Confederacy.

Freedom for slaves. However, the Emancipation Proclamation only freed slaves in the Confederate states, since Lincoln could only justify the Proclamation as a war measure intended to cripple the Confederacy.

Freedom for slaves. However, the Emancipation Proclamation only freed slaves in the Confederate states, since Lincoln could only justify the Proclamation as a war measure intended to cripple the Confederacy.

Only the states in rebellion (the Confederate states). Since the Emancipation Proclamation was a war measure, it could only apply to those states at war with the Union .The slaves in the border states and the Northern states were freed either by their individual states, or with the passage of the 13th Amendment in 1865.

Only the states in rebellion (the Confederate states). Since the Emancipation Proclamation was a war measure, it could only apply to those states at war with the Union .The slaves in the border states and the Northern states were freed either by their individual states, or with the passage of the 13th Amendment in 1865.

Only the states in rebellion (the Confederate states). Since the Emancipation Proclamation was a war measure, it could only apply to those states at war with the Union .The slaves in the border states and the Northern states were freed either by their individual states, or with the passage of the 13th Amendment in 1865.

Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. These ten states were part of the Southern Confederacy, and since these states did not return to the Union following the initial release of the Emancipation Proclamation, the slaves in these states were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863.

Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. These ten states were part of the Southern Confederacy, and since these states did not return to the Union following the initial release of the Emancipation Proclamation, the slaves in these states were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863.

Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. These ten states were part of the Southern Confederacy, and since these states did not return to the Union following the initial release of the Emancipation Proclamation, the slaves in these states were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863.

The Battle of Antietam. Although the battle resulted in a draw, it was the first battle in which the Union army had not been defeated outright since the war began. Lincoln decided to capitalize on this and use it as the Union “victory” he needed in order to prove that the federal government had the power to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17th, 1862, and Lincoln released the Proclamation five days later on September 22nd, 1862.

The Battle of Antietam. Although the battle resulted in a draw, it was the first battle in which the Union army had not been defeated outright since the war began. Lincoln decided to capitalize on this and use it as the Union “victory” he needed in order to prove that the federal government had the power to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17th, 1862, and Lincoln released the Proclamation five days later on September 22nd, 1862.

The Battle of Antietam. Although the battle resulted in a draw, it was the first battle in which the Union army had not been defeated outright since the war began. Lincoln decided to capitalize on this and use it as the Union “victory” he needed in order to prove that the federal government had the power to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17th, 1862, and Lincoln released the Proclamation five days later on September 22nd, 1862.

It focused the war on preserving the Union AND ending slavery. Although the Proclamation only freed slaves in the Confederate states, it was the first step in the eventual emancipation of all slaves.

It focused the war on preserving the Union AND ending slavery. Although the Proclamation only freed slaves in the Confederate states, it was the first step in the eventual emancipation of all slaves.

It focused the war on preserving the Union AND ending slavery. Although the Proclamation only freed slaves in the Confederate states, it was the first step in the eventual emancipation of all slaves.

The armed services of the United States. Because of the Emancipation Proclamation, the Union army issued General Order No. 143, which created the United States’ Colored Troops (USCT). Eventually, over 200,000 African-Americans served in the Union army and navy during the Civil War.

The armed services of the United States. Because of the Emancipation Proclamation, the Union army issued General Order No. 143, which created the United States’ Colored Troops (USCT). Eventually, over 200,000 African-Americans served in the Union army and navy during the Civil War.

The armed services of the United States. Because of the Emancipation Proclamation, the Union army issued General Order No. 143, which created the United States’ Colored Troops (USCT). Eventually, over 200,000 African-Americans served in the Union army and navy during the Civil War.

The Executive government of the United States. It became the federal government’s responsibility to make sure that the Proclamation was successful. The office of the executive, gave Lincoln direct responsibility. 

The Executive government of the United States. It became the federal government’s responsibility to make sure that the Proclamation was successful. The office of the executive, gave Lincoln direct responsibility. 

The Executive government of the United States. It became the federal government’s responsibility to make sure that the Proclamation was successful. The office of the executive, gave Lincoln direct responsibility. 

The Constitution. Lincoln was very careful to make sure that the Emancipation Proclamation was lawful and valid under the Constitution. He believed the Constitution gave him the power to issue the Proclamation as part of his executive powers as Commander-in-Chief.

The Constitution. Lincoln was very careful to make sure that the Emancipation Proclamation was lawful and valid under the Constitution. He believed the Constitution gave him the power to issue the Proclamation as part of his executive powers as Commander-in-Chief.

The Constitution. Lincoln was very careful to make sure that the Emancipation Proclamation was lawful and valid under the Constitution. He believed the Constitution gave him the power to issue the Proclamation as part of his executive powers as Commander-in-Chief.

Suppress the rebellion of the Confederate states. The Confederate army was using slave labor to build fortifications, work in army camps, and to tend to the home front so that more men could go off to fight. If Lincoln freed the slaves in the Southern states, then that would cripple the Confederate Army by taking away a valuable resource.

Suppress the rebellion of the Confederate states. The Confederate army was using slave labor to build fortifications, work in army camps, and to tend to the home front so that more men could go off to fight. If Lincoln freed the slaves in the Southern states, then that would cripple the Confederate Army by taking away a valuable resource.

Suppress the rebellion of the Confederate states. The Confederate army was using slave labor to build fortifications, work in army camps, and to tend to the home front so that more men could go off to fight. If Lincoln freed the slaves in the Southern states, then that would cripple the Confederate Army by taking away a valuable resource.

Commander-in-Chief. Lincoln could issue the Emancipation Proclamation as a war measure that was necessary to cripple the Confederate army under his authority as the head of the  armed forces.

Commander-in-Chief. Lincoln could issue the Emancipation Proclamation as a war measure that was necessary to cripple the Confederate army under his authority as the head of the  armed forces.

Commander-in-Chief. Lincoln could issue the Emancipation Proclamation as a war measure that was necessary to cripple the Confederate army under his authority as the head of the  armed forces.

William H. Seward. When Lincoln first read a draft of the Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet in July 1862, Secretary of State Seward persuaded Lincoln to wait to issue the Proclamation until a Union army victory could prove that the federal government had the power to enforce the Proclamation. Lincoln took Seward’s advice and waited to issue the Proclamation until after the Battle of Antietam in September.

William H. Seward. When Lincoln first read a draft of the Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet in July 1862, Secretary of State Seward persuaded Lincoln to wait to issue the Proclamation until a Union army victory could prove that the federal government had the power to enforce the Proclamation. Lincoln took Seward’s advice and waited to issue the Proclamation until after the Battle of Antietam in September.

William H. Seward. When Lincoln first read a draft of the Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet in July 1862, Secretary of State Seward persuaded Lincoln to wait to issue the Proclamation until a Union army victory could prove that the federal government had the power to enforce the Proclamation. Lincoln took Seward’s advice and waited to issue the Proclamation until after the Battle of Antietam in September.

They act in necessary self-defense. One of the fears regarding the Emancipation Proclamation was that it would incite a slave revolt in the Southern states. Lincoln tried to ease these fears by requesting that all freed slaves abstain from violence unless it was in self-defense.

They act in necessary self-defense. One of the fears regarding the Emancipation Proclamation was that it would incite a slave revolt in the Southern states. Lincoln tried to ease these fears by requesting that all freed slaves abstain from violence unless it was in self-defense.

They act in necessary self-defense. One of the fears regarding the Emancipation Proclamation was that it would incite a slave revolt in the Southern states. Lincoln tried to ease these fears by requesting that all freed slaves abstain from violence unless it was in self-defense.

87 years. Lincoln used references to time and America’s history in many of his speeches and documents, most famously in his Gettysburg Address, “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty…”.

87 years. Lincoln used references to time and America’s history in many of his speeches and documents, most famously in his Gettysburg Address, “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty…”.

87 years. Lincoln used references to time and America’s history in many of his speeches and documents, most famously in his Gettysburg Address, “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty…”.