On the recordMay 11, 1964
Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation 100 years ago, and he freed the slaves of their chains.
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presidency.ucsb.eduLincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation 100 years ago, and he freed the slaves of their chains.
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