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Defend America on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 5:13:29 AM
July 22,
1862
Lincoln tells his cabinet about Emancipation Proclamation
On
this day in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln informs his chief advisors
and cabinet that he will issue a proclamation to free slaves, but adds
that he will wait until the Union Army has achieved a substantial
military victory to make the announcement.
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