Abraham Lincoln Silhouette Emancipation T-Shirt

The powerful words of President Lincoln, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and President Kennedy depicted on the Lincoln Emancipation T-shirt remind us of the proclamation’s continued importance and strong presence, more than 150 years after it was written. Featuring unique artwork designed for the National Archives, this tee is both eye-catching and evocative. The Lincoln design can also be purchased as an attractive matted print.

President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War, formally proclaiming the freedom of all slaves held in areas still in revolt. The Proclamation invited black men to join the Union Army and Navy, resulting in the enlistment of approximately 200,000 freed slaves and free black people before the war's end.