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President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary Seward Signing the Proclamation of Freedom. January 1st 1863. Upon this act, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God.; Date: January 1st 1863
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This powerful and historic image captures the moment when President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation was a significant turning point in the American Civil War and the history of civil rights in the United States. The document declared that all enslaved people in Confederate-held territory were to be set free, effective January 1, 1863. Lincoln is seen signing the document with a quill pen, while Seward looks on approvingly. The President's expression is serious and determined, reflecting the gravity of the decision he was making. The room is filled with an air of importance, with the American flag in the background and a fireplace burning in the foreground. The caption on the document, "upon this act, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God," speaks to the moral and ethical implications of the decision, and the hope that it would be seen as a just and righteous act. This image is a testament to the courage and leadership of President Lincoln and Secretary Seward in the face of great adversity, and a reminder of the enduring struggle for freedom and equality in America.
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