LAD #15 Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation was given on the first of January 1863. This stated that slaves in all of the rebel states are forever free. The Executive Government and all military and naval forces will recognize this. Also any state that is still with America will have representation in congress. As President and Commander-in-Chief Lincoln says that necessary measures will be taken towards the rebelling states and parts of states. Lincoln listed all rebelling sections. In all of the mentioned areas the slaves are now legally free. This act is sincerely an act of justice warranted by the Constitution. The Emancipation Proclamation would surely anger the south. Lincoln freed the slaves, this was a huge reason why the war was fought over to begin with. Lincoln made a bold move with this. It truly showed his intentions and his beliefs in the situation of American during this time