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.
Friday, June 7, 2013
May 30, 1861---Contraband of War
MAY 30, 1861:
Slaves
who enter Union lines are officially declared “Contraband of War” by Secretary
of War Simon Cameron, and are emancipated, often being assigned to support
duties in the Union Army.
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