November 8, 2023September 4, 2025 marina -Lincoln Postcard from USA Abraham Lincoln became the United States’ 16th President in 1861, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation that declared forever free those slaves within the Confederacy in 1863. Wednesday Who Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like Loading... Related