On This Day: American Civil War: The District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, a... (1862)

On April 16, 1862: American Civil War: The District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, a bill ending slavery in the District of Columbia, becomes law.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, human-rights.