Summary of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, issued September 22nd, 1862, effected January 1st, 1863:
In the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln declares that all slaves held in any states or parts of states were declared free, and that the executive government, including the army and navy, will "recognize and maintain the freedoms of such persons." Furthermore, he claims that any states who maintain slavery will be in rebellion with the United States, and those states which have representation in Congress will not be in rebellion. Lincoln then lists the southern states that are in rebellion, and he again declares that the slaves held in those states are thenceforward free, and will be supported by the executive government and army and navy.
Lincoln then calls out to the newly freed blacks and enjoins them to avoid violence, and declares that any "persons of suitable condition" will be received into the military service of the Union.
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