LAD/Blog #21: Emancipation Proclamation

In his Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln decrees that all slaves present in any states or parts of states were declared free, including the army and navy, will "recognize and maintain the freedoms of such persons." Furthermore, he asserts that states who uphold the institution of slavery will be considered in rebellion with the United States. Lincoln names the southern states that are in considered rebellious, and again emphasizes that the slaves held in those states are to be immediately freed, and will be supported in their deservation of constitutional rights by the executive government and the military.





The Emancipation Proclamation reminds me of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the Constitution because all of these acts of legislation granted blacks more personal liberties.