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Emancipation Plan Amid War Debates in 1860s Era
President outlines compensation to end slavery via gradual emancipation across states, urging union harmony. Discusses dividing lines of free and slave regions, colonization ideas, and the need for constitutional compromise to end the Civil War without deep shocks. Highlights revenue, finances, and Pacific rail expansion within broader policy.
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