The Impact of Lincoln
The choices that led to freedom for slaves…
Abraham Lincoln is revered as a great American leader which is mainly attributed to the Emancipation Proclamation issued on January 1st, 1863. This executive order led to the dissolution of slavery and was recognized in its entirety on June 19th, 1865. Union Army General, Gordan Granger, led his troops into Galveston, Texas to announce freedom from slavery to the final territory of enslaved individuals that had been uninformed of the decree which had initially been communicated nearly 2 1/2 years prior.
The importance of this historical period is undeniable and the recognition allocated to President Lincoln is indisputable despite the pretentious logic which directed this commitment. To understand my viewpoint, I must provide details prior to this monumental achievement.
On March 4, 1861, President Lincoln delivered his 1st inaugural address after being elected 16th President of the United States. In a particularly notable assertion directed to the southern states, he proclaimed, “I have no purpose, directly or indirectly to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I…
