Black Reaction to Emancipation Proclamation
Edna Medford talked about the reaction of free black and slave to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862. She also talked abo… read more
Edna Medford talked about the reaction of free black and slave to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862. She also talked about the participation of free blacks in Northern armed forces. After her remarks, she answered questions from the audience. close
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