41
/
September 30, 2026
1882326
154653
2
Public Timelines
FAQ

jan 1, 1863 - Emancipation Proclamation

Description:

Abraham Lincoln gave the Emancipation Proclamation and made slavery illegal. It declared all people held as slaves were now free. The rebellion states did not listen to Lincoln's order.

Added to timeline:

19 Oct 2018
3
0
1038

Date:

jan 1, 1863
Now
~ 163 years ago

Images: