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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