Abraham Lincoln and the emancipation proclamation

Examines the dilemma that confronted Abraham Lincoln over the issue of slavery. Traces the steps that led him to make his final decision.

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Credits

director

Robert Gordon

producer

Jesse Sandler

production company

Project Seven Productions

Duration

00:20:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1970

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

503474

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

History → History

History → Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

History → Slavery

History → Slavery - Emancipation

History → United States - History

History → United States - History - 1865-1921

People → Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1970

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