1861 American Civil War begins[removed]President Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves in areas that are still rebelling against the United States.

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Date: 2011-12-31 13:24:22 Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Nicodemus National Historic Site Kansas Exodusters Nicodemus		1861 American Civil War begins[removed]President Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves in areas that are still rebelling against the United States. Add to Reading List Source URL: www.nps.gov Download Document from Source Website File Size: 180,86 KB Share Document on Facebook