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865 IH July 17, 1862 31 1862 FEBRUARY 7 2104 January 1, 1863 May 22, 1863 2023 the start of the Civil War

the Civil War SESSION H. R. 865 the ‘‘Second Confiscation Act the Emancipation Proclamation the ‘‘Military Act the ‘‘United States Colored 4 Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

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