On April 16, 1862, the DC Emancipation Act was signed into law, freeing over 3,000 enslaved people in the District. It was the only piece of legislation to include compensation for enslavers. On April 16, 1862, the DC Emancipation Act was signed into law, freeing over 3,000…
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