The 163rd anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation was observed at the Siloam Baptist Church in Orrville on Thursday.
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Emancipation Proclamation and Thirteenth Amendment. (Courtesy of Sotheby's via SWNS)
The Authorized Edition of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed by Lincoln. (Courtesy of Sotheby's via SWNS)
A fine manuscript copy of the Thirteenth Amendment, signed by Lincoln. (Courtesy of Sotheby's via SWNS)
The 161st commemoration celebration for the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation will be held in Safford on Jan. 1 at 11 a.m.