- Abe Lincoln declared that on January 1 of 1963, all slaves of any state in rebellion with the Union would be considered free men. These former slaves would be granted protection by the Union army, and the government would use force if necessary to enforce this new law. He adds that the slaves would be given the opportunity to serve in the Union army. He closes by firmly saying that this is an act of justice allowed by the Constitution.
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