Primary Source 2: The Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
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Primary Source 2: The Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
Author: Abraham Lincoln
Date: January 1, 1863
Link to original source: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/emancipation-proclamation
Directions: Read the source and answer the following questions to help you identify evidence that can support each claim. Click on the clues (+) for additional help.