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President Lincoln and Secretary Seward signing the Proclamation of Freedom, January 1st, 1863

Secretary of State William H. Seward was the cabinet member who suggested delaying the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation until after the North won a major victory which occurred at Antietam on Sept. 17-18, 1862.

Title:
President Lincoln and Secretary Seward signing the Proclamation of Freedom, January 1st, 1863
Creator:
Currier and Ives
Origin Date:
1865
Object ID:
71.2009.081.0205

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