Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 but it took effect on January 1, 1863.
That was President Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States.
Abraham Lincoln
The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863 though the 1st executive order was signed by President Lincoln on September 22, 1862
The Emancipation Proclamation essentially freed all the American slaves. It was signed on January 1, 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln.
He signed the deceleration of independence
Abraham Lincoln in 1864 signed the charter for Gallaudet University
Abraham Lincoln the sixteenth president of the united states was the one who signed it.
Abraham Lincoln
Freedom for slaves became a reality when the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. He signed the document in 1863.
The Emancipation Proclamation was signed into effect on January 1, 1863.
President Abraham Lincoln was most likely the onley person in the Oval Office when he signed the Emancipation proclomation.