Speaker or author: Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech given to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation. The speaker rejoiced and offered thanks to all those who had sacrificed so much for this day.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 790 word document (text and images)
Date published: 1863-01-01
Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century
Keywords: abolitionists; Abraham Lincoln; anti-slavery movement; citizenship; Confiscation Act; emancipation; justice; liberty; Union Progressive Association
People: Lincoln, Abraham
Organization: Union Progressive Association
Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches