Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: The Ensuing Fourth of July. Title: Pacific Appeal - June 27, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) Within the short period of time since the Emancipation Proclamation, the country has altered its national focus from an attitude of pro-slavery to an extreme anti-slavery stance. This Independence Day, the African American population will celebrate their own freedom along with the rest of the country. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: anti-slavery; celebration; holiday; Independence Day; July 4th Publication type: editorials; Newspapers |
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