LAD/Blog #21: Emancipation Proclamation

This proclamation, pronounced January 1 1863 by president lincoln, was monumental to say the least. In this, all slaves were declared free and it was pledged that the executive branch would use its power to preserve the liberties of newly freed slaves. He also promotes the idea of sending elected representatives back to congress to revert back to a peaceful state, specifically in the states of Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and portions of Virginia. Lincoln encourages ex-slaves to be peaceful, and to consider enlisting in the military. To conclude, he asks for the help of god.

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The emancipation proclamation

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The declaration is alike the emancipation proclamation as it provided a controversial demographic the rights they sought.

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LAD/Blog #30: Woodrow Wilson's First Inaugural

Wilson begins his address by citing that they have a unified government with the legislative and executive branches all having control by democrats, which demonstrates the changing views of the people and their altered perspectives. Wilson continues by stating what he sees as the new views of the people, which in conjunction with a government that is able to enact change, and also combat big business once and for all. He says that he aims to end the negative externalities associated with the massive economic boom of the 20th century and make a better environment and more income equality. Wilson asks for the support of the people so he may succeed and help them to end the address. Wilson JFK also was elected with a unified government.

LAD/Blog #35: Home was a Horse Stall

Sox, a first generation Japanese American, shares striking stories of her life. One of the most notable is when her family is forced to liquidate all of their possessions at strikingly low prices to make as much money as possible. Additionally, it was equally memorable and deplorable that these Japanese Americans once had to live in horse stalls that were still lingering with traces of the horse due to executive order 9066. The patriot act denies also denies basic american rights under the guise of national security.

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