For a nation at war over slavery, President Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation was inevitable. Here, we examine Lincolns challenges to introduce a document that became a cornerstone event for communities of all races for generations to come.
Presented by: 
Paul Gardullo
Candra Flanagan
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Original Airdate: February 5, 2009
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