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What Was The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation, or known as the document that "freed all the slaves" was issued September 22, 1862. However, the proclamation didn't take effect until January 1st, 1863. The document had a significant importance but none the less was a political move that was more symbolic than practical and powerful.
At the time Lincoln issued the proclamation it was about a year after the Civil War started and the Union needed a bigger reason to fight the rebellion of the south and their slavery. At first, the Lincoln and his soldiers were fighting to squash a rebellion and keep the Union a whole. But as time went on, this reason for fighting just wasn't enough and when the Emancipation Proclamation was issued it was a rally for all northern

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