History in focus -- Slavery in the south -- The war begins -- Lincoln's stance -- Urging Lincoln to act -- The preliminary proclamation -- The words on the page -- Military uses -- Exceptions to emancipation -- The scribe's error -- The promise of freedom -- "Forever free."
Summary:
Explores the Emancipation Proclamation and its impact on American history.
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