Abraham Lincoln - Lincoln signed the Confiscation Act
Time: Tuesday Aug 6, 1861
Place: U.S.
Details: On August 6, 1861, Lincoln signed the Confiscation Act that authorized judicial proceedings to confiscate and free slaves who were used to support the Confederates. The law had little practical effect, but it signaled political support for abolishing slavery.
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