Emancipation Proclamation January 1, 1863

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Title

Emancipation Proclamation January 1, 1863

Subject

Copy of the Emancipation Proclamation [folded broadside]

Description

This is the text that freed slaves in rebelling Southern States in 1863. The two versions represent the straight forward approach of the Proclamation, as well as its ideas of patriotism. In the more intricate Emancipation copy, President Lincoln is framed by flags and statues that represent liberty. There is an eagle that holding arrows and an olive branch showing that the fight will be fierce but there is an option for peace. The more intricate document represents the honor associated with presidential power.

Creator

Abraham Lincoln

Source

https://mymasonportal.gmu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_3_1

Date

01-01-1863

Format

Broadside

Language

English

Type

Speech

Original Format

Paper