Lincoln's proclamation was made on January 1, 1863. He proclaims that all slaves in the states rebelling against the Union are now free, and that it is now the government's duty to preserve and maintain their freedom if anyone refuses to acknowledge it. These slaves have now been given their freedom back, and can and will be treated as such people. Lincoln also makes it clear that these free slaves can join the army if they so desire, to fight back and help preserve the Union. With more rights, now these former slaves can live their lives and earn wages for themselves from a job. Lincoln even lists several states that the proclamation applies to, as to avoid any confusion or controversy by the people and the government. He does lay down some limits though, saying that these now free slaves should not be involved in any unnecessary violent unless it is for their own defense. Lincoln firmly believes in this decision of his, saying that this was a step in the right direction for the US, and that it would be carried out immediately.
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| Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was actually quite similar to the Declaration of Independence of 1776. For example, both of these significant documents dealt with issues of freedoms and the will of the people. In the Declaration of Independence, the people of America declared themselves as free from Great Britain, because they believed this was the best choice for them, given the circumstances. Similarly, Lincoln's proclamation stated that slaves in rebelling states were now free, and he made this decision with the best interest of the Union in mind, as the Civil War was still raging on at this time. |
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