LAD/Blog #21: Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation ensured that all captive slaves were set free. The Proclamation also ensured that people respect the rights instead of repressing them. It also states that any slaves who are able to escape the confederation were free under the new laws. He then goes on to list the many rebellious states. He then finishes by saying he wants this to end with non-violence.
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Similarly Brown Vs Board of Education ensured an end to segregation. 
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