Lincoln 1809 was born at dawn on February 12, 2002 in a cabin 3 miles south of Hall, Harding County, Kentucky. In his own words, his childhood was "a concise chronicle of poverty". When he was a child, he helped his family move firewood, carry water and do farm work. At the age of nine, his mother died, which was a cruel blow to Lincoln. Fortunately, his stepmother is very kind to him and often urges him to study. He has a harmonious relationship with his stepmother. Later, when he grew up, Lincoln began to make a living independently. He worked as a farm employee, stonemason, boatman and so on.
1830, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois, where he made his first political speech. Because he attacked slavery and put forward some suggestions beneficial to public utilities, Lincoln had an influence on the public, and with his outstanding personality, he was elected as a state senator in 1834. Two years later, Lincoln became a lawyer through self-study and soon became the Whig leader of the state legislature. 1846, he was elected to the us house of representatives.
1854, the bourgeoisie who advocated the abolition and restriction of slavery in the northern States established the Peace Party, and Lincoln soon became the leader of this new party. 1858 delivered a famous speech "Family Disputes", demanding that the development of black slaves be restricted and the motherland be unified. The speech expressed the wishes of the northern bourgeoisie and the people of the whole country, thus winning great prestige for Lincoln. 1860, Lincoln was elected as the Republican candidate as the16th president of the United States.
Shortly after Lincoln took office, slave owners in the South started a civil war. In this war, Lincoln shouldered a heavy responsibility, which was unmatched by most American presidents in the past. However, he performed his duties with extraordinary perseverance and determination. Even when he was vilified, he never wavered in his direction: restoring the union and abolishing slavery. 1862 In September, Lincoln published the famous The Emancipation Proclamation, announcing the abolition of slavery and the liberation of slaves. 1June, 864, the civil war ended with victory in the north, marking the complete collapse of slavery.
Because of Lincoln's outstanding achievements, he was re-elected as the president of the United States on1October 8, 1864+065438. However, before Lincoln put his postwar policy into practice, tragedy happened. 1April, 8651On the evening of the 4th, Lincoln was assassinated at Ford Theater in Washington. The murderer is a deranged actor who sympathizes with the south. 18 On April 5, 1965, abraham lincoln died at the age of 56. After Lincoln's death, his body was mourned by the masses for more than two weeks in the city of 14, and then buried in Prinsfield.
Emancipation proclamation
186 1 civil war broke out in April, and as early as July 22nd, 1862, President Lincoln had already read the first draft of the famous The Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet. In fact, Secretary Seward suggested that no announcement should be made before military victory. In September, the victory of the federal army in Antioch gave Lincoln the opportunity he expected. On September 22nd, he read another draft proclamation to the Cabinet. After a slight revision, the draft was released, which was only the first report; 1863 1 month/day, the official The Emancipation Proclamation was announced to the world.
I, abraham lincoln, President of the United States, today, according to the power conferred by the Constitution, I was the commander-in-chief of the United States government in Lu Haijun during the armed rebellion against the government. As an appropriate and necessary military measure to wipe out the rebellion, I hereby point out, according to my intention, the countries, regions and domestic people who are betraying the United States today, that is, 1863 1 month/day, that is, one hundred days after the promulgation of the above announcement:
Kansas, Texas, Louisiana (except St. Baynard, Philadelphia, Jefferson, St. John, St. Charles, St. James, Ascension, Ascension, Treben, Raffles, St. Mary, St. Martin, and the parishes and cities of New Orleans), Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. This announcement shall not take effect as if it had not been promulgated for the areas outside Akmark, Northampton, Elizabeth, York, Princess Anne and Norfolk (including Norfolk and Portsmouth).
In view of the above-mentioned power and purpose, I command and declare that all people regarded as slaves in the above-mentioned States and regions are free and will be free forever; The US government, including the Lu Haijun authorities, will recognize and guarantee their freedom.
At the same time, I hereby order the above-mentioned released people to avoid using any violence unless it is necessary for self-defense; And suggest that they work as faithfully as possible to get a reasonable salary.
I hereby declare and wish to know that the suitable candidates have been recruited into the American armed forces, participated in guarding forts, strongholds, military posts and other places, and served on various ships of the above-mentioned forces.
We are all convinced that this is a just action, out of military needs and recognized by the Constitution. I ask humans to examine it in detail, and God bless it.