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The first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before President Abraham Lincolns cabinet in 1862. Standing left to right: Salmon P. Chase, Caleb B. Smith, Montgomery Blair; seated left to right: Edwin M. Stanton, President Lincoln, Gideon Welles, William H. Seward, Edward Bates. Engraving, 1866

The first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before President Abraham Lincolns cabinet in 1862. Standing left to right: Salmon P. Chase, Caleb B. Smith, Montgomery Blair; seated left to right: Edwin M. Stanton, President Lincoln, Gideon Welles, William H. Seward, Edward Bates. Engraving, 1866


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The first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before President Abraham Lincolns cabinet in 1862. Standing left to right: Salmon P. Chase, Caleb B. Smith, Montgomery Blair; seated left to right: Edwin M. Stanton, President Lincoln, Gideon Welles, William H. Seward, Edward Bates. Engraving, 1866

EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION.
The first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before President Abraham Lincolns cabinet in 1862. Standing left to right: Salmon P. Chase, Caleb B. Smith, Montgomery Blair; seated left to right: Edwin M. Stanton, President Lincoln, Gideon Welles, William H. Seward, Edward Bates. Engraving, 1866

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The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation: A Historic Moment in American History". This engraving from 1866 captures a pivotal moment in American history - the first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before President Abraham Lincoln's cabinet in 1862. The image showcases a group of influential men who played significant roles in shaping the future of America. Standing proudly from left to right are Salmon P. Chase, Caleb B. Smith, and Montgomery Blair, representing different facets of political power and influence during that time. Seated on the other side are Edwin M. Stanton, President Lincoln himself, Gideon Welles, William H. Seward, and Edward Bates - all key figures within Lincoln's cabinet. In this powerful scene frozen in time by an anonymous artist, we witness these men engrossed in deep contemplation as they listen attentively to President Lincoln reading aloud his groundbreaking proclamation for emancipation. Their expressions reflect both anticipation and gravity as they grapple with the weighty implications this declaration holds for America's future. The Emancipation Proclamation was a turning point not only for African Americans but also for our nation as a whole. It marked a significant step towards abolishing slavery and paved the way for equality and justice. As we gaze upon this historic print today, let us remember those who fought tirelessly against oppression and injustice to shape our country into what it is today - united under one banner where freedom reigns supreme.

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