Abraham Lincoln signs a bill into law freeing the slaves in the District of Columbia, despite bitter opposition.
Tag: John J. Crittenden
Introducing Compensated Emancipation
Abraham Lincoln submits a message asking Congress to consider a plan of gradual, compensated slave emancipation.
The Confiscation Act
Abraham Lincoln reluctantly signs a bill into law allowing Federal commanders to seize slaves from people supporting the Confederacy.
The Crittenden-Johnson Resolution
Congress approves a resolution to define the purpose of the Federal war effort.
Last-Ditch Compromise Efforts
The U.S. House of Representatives finally approves a compromise measure, but for many it seems too little too late.
An Open Shame to the United States
The Senate fails to adopt John J. Crittenden’s compromise plan, prompting more last-ditch efforts at conciliation.