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January 03, 2008
145 Years Ago Tuesday
It was exactly 145 years and two days ago -- January 1, 1863 -- when another Illinoisan, President Abraham Lincoln, officially emancipated the slaves held in captivity in the secessionist states.
Posted By Bob Cesca | January 3, 2008 10:01 PM | DIGG ME!
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Thanks for the historical info. Who colorized the picture?
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at January 4, 2008 12:43 AM
Unfortunately the Emancipation Proclamation was more of a symbolic gesture than anything else. Growing up in Texas I had a greater appreciation for Juneteeth, and still think it's the true watershed slavery moment in American history.
Posted by: Sam H. at January 4, 2008 07:37 AM
Oh LOOK - a Statesman!!
Posted by: basheert at January 4, 2008 10:37 AM
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