LAD #16 Emancipation Proclamation

Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation begin's with a statement from Lincoln that says that on the first day of 1863 all the slaves in American territories that are still in rebellion will be recognized officially by the executive branch as free. Furthermore, the Federal Army and Navy will do tolerate slave uprisings against their masters, in other words they will not suppress any slave rebellions. Lincoln ends the proclamation by encouraging slaves to behave peacefully unless they need to use force to gain their freedom. Furthermore he advises them to find a decent paying job and encourages them to join the American armed forces.