145 Years Ago Tuesday

Posted on 01/03/2008 at 10:01 pm by Bob Cesca

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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.

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  • http://www.broadwaycarl.blogspot.com Broadway Carl

    Thanks for the historical info. Who colorized the picture?

  • http://his.randomscribbling.com/ds/ Sam H.

    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.

  • basheert

    Oh LOOK – a Statesman!!