It is common to encounter a claim that the Emancipation Proclamation did not immediately free a single slave; however, as a result of the Proclamation, many slaves were freed during the course of the war, beginning with the day it took effect.
It is common to encounter a claim that the Emancipation Proclamation did not immediately free a single slave. Many slaves were freed during the course of the war. This was beginning with the day. This was as a result of the Proclamation. This was however. It took effect the day.