The Emancipation Proclamation

By Lincoln Museum (Fort Wayne, Ind.)

Subjects: United States. President (1861-1865 : Lincoln), Emancipation, United States, Slaves

Description: Trifold leaflet prepared when the Lincoln National Foundation purchased a Leland-Boker edition of the Emancipation Proclamation for the permanent collection of the Lincoln Museum in tribute to Ian M. Rolland's service as C.E.O. and Chairman of the Lincoln National Corporation (1977-1998). The leaflet provides the historical background of the Emancipation Proclamation.