This Day in Georgia Civil War History
January 17, 1863
Harper’s Weekly Printed Emancipation Proclamation and Cartoon
This week’s edition of Harper’s Weekly printed the text of the Emancipation Proclamation, which mentioned Georgia (and other Confederate states) specifically. They also printed another questionable cartoon - showing racism existed in the North as well.
Harper's Weekly
Image Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library / University of Georgia Libraries
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Harper's Weekly
Image Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library / University of Georgia Libraries
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