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Sat, 08.31.1861

The Fremont Proclamation is Revoked

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On this date in 1861, John C. Fremont issued a proclamation freeing the slaves of Missouri rebels.  President Lincoln revoked his proclamation.

A major in the Union Army, Fremont would become an American Civil War general. After the war, he became California's first senator and ran for president of the United States.

New Poem Each Day

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The enigmatic moon has at long last died. Even as the ancient Cathedral Saint Louis Peals has lazy call To a sleepy solemn worship, Night’s mysterious shadows reveal their secrets And rise into nothingness As... STEVEDORE by Leslie M. Collins.
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