The U.S. Civil War: Was it one nation divided, remaking itself, or two nations at war? There is no one answer. But every day was a day of great change.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
August 30, 1861---The Pathfinder Emancipates Missouri's slaves---without orders
AUGUST 30, 1861:
General
John C. Fremont issues a proclamation declaring martial law throughout all of
Missouri and ordering that the slaves of rebels be freed. He does so without
orders.
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