when was the emancipation proclamation made?
2006-12-20 07:14:52 · 2 answers · asked by Krystal 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Lincoln kept the plan to himself until July 13, 1862, when, according to the cabinet diarist Gideon Welles, he first mentioned it to Welles and Secretary of State William H. Seward. On July 22 he read a preliminary draft to the cabinet and acquiesced in Seward's suggestion to wait until after a Union victory before issuing the proclamation. The Antietam campaign presented that opportunity, and on Sept. 22, 1862, after reading a second draft to the cabinet, he issued a preliminary proclamation that announced that emancipation would become effective on Jan. 1, 1863, in those states "in rebellion" that had not meanwhile laid down their arms.
On Jan. 1, 1863, the formal and definite Emancipation Proclamation was issued
2006-12-20 07:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
1862 following the Battle of Antietam ( Sharps burg )
2006-12-20 18:44:20 · answer #2 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋