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In the final session of Congress in 1865, Davis proposed the federal government purchase 40,000 slaves for military work followed with some form of emancipation. In March, Congress voted to arm slaves, but offered no emancipation.
General Order 14 resulted, which would immediately give freedom to slaves who served in the military. Recruiting and training black soldiers began.
Originally posted by tbm3fan
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Davis saw his authority repeatedly challenged, almost facing impeachment. Davis feuded regularly with Vice-President Stephens, bickered with generals, often had to reconstruct his cabinet.
The Emancipation Proclamation confirmed their insistence that the war for the Union must become a war for freedom. From day one of the Confederacy was founded to protect and sustain the institution of slavery. The Confederacy killed more US Military than anyone. The Germans in two World Wars couldn't match the body count. The flag should be gone from public venues and memorials.
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