On this day in history
September 22
American
1862Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, warning the Confederacy that slaves will be freed.
Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, warning the Confederacy that slaves will be freed.
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World
1980Iraq invades Iran, beginning eight years of brutal war.
Iraq invades Iran, beginning eight years of brutal war.
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1960Mali gains independence from France.
Mali gains independence from France.
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