This key civil war leader claimed to be fighting to preserve the union, not to abolish slavery. however, on january 1, 1863, after a show of union strength at antietam, he issued the emancipation proclamation, which declared certain slaves "forever free." which famous civil war figure is described above?

Abraham Lincoln!

- Miriam

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