The Emancipation Proclamation at Camp Saxton

Description

On January 1, 1863, thousands of people gathered at Camp Saxton near Beaufort, South Carolina, for a public reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Duration

3 minutes, 34 seconds

Credit

NPS/R. Condon

Date Created

12/31/2022

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