Abraham Lincoln hosts a conference of black men at the White House, where he reiterates his desire that they voluntarily leave America.
Tag: Emancipation
Change Tactics or Lose the Game
With the northern war effort in decline, Abraham Lincoln begins to reconsider whether or not he should free slaves by presidential decree.
Blind to the Signs of the Times
Abraham Lincoln revokes David Hunter’s order freeing all slaves in his military department. But Lincoln also declared for the first time that he had the power to free slaves as a wartime necessity.
The District Emancipation Act
Abraham Lincoln signs a bill into law freeing the slaves in the District of Columbia, despite bitter opposition.
You Are Quite a Female Politician
After six days, John C. Fremont finally responds to Abraham Lincoln’s request to modify clauses in his controversial Missouri proclamation.
The Controversial Fremont Proclamation
John C. Fremont issues controversial orders imposing martial law throughout Missouri and authorizing the forced emancipation of slaves.