Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation freeing enslaved people, coinciding with celebrations at Hartnell College in Monterey County.

The entities involved

• Abraham Lincoln →

  president of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (1809-1865)

  • Peter Mattei performs a role in an opera by Missy Mazzoli, which is based on Abraham Lincoln, at the Metropolitan Opera.Mon 15:45
  • Texas observed Juneteenth as a state holiday, commemorating the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln.Mon 13:40
• Monterey County →

  county in California, United States

  • A county office in Monterey County is supporting veterans who served in the Army. Thomas O'Keefe and Jack Murphy are involved in the County Veterans Affairs Office.Sat 23:51
  • The Pajaro River demonstrates successful long-term management planning and serves as a model for proactive river stewardship.Sat 03:08

Related events

• Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in September 1862.Jun 19
• The Emancipation Proclamation led to enlistment efforts involving the Union Army.Wed 04:44