This Day In History: 09/22/1862 - Emancipation Proclamation

In this This Day in History video clip, learn about different events that have occurred on September 22. Some of these events include the establishment of the first French republic and the Soviet Union developing nuclear weapons. Also, an assassination attempt on Gerald Ford and Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation.

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