The Emancipation Proclamation at 150 years
ABSTRACT
This conference discussed the meaning and significance of the Emancipation Proclamation, on the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln's great act. Many believe that the Emancipation Proclamation has a special Constitutional relationship and is worthy of high status. This conference sought to understand whether this view is justified and why.
READING LIST
Conference Readings
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