Jan 9, 2013 (Tell Me More) — The Emancipation Proclamation celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. But not everyone knows the real story behind the document. Host Michel Martin speaks with historian Lonnie Bunch, about what the Emancipation Proclamation did - and didn't do.
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What The Emancipation Proclamation Didn't Do
Jan 9, 2013 (Tell Me More) — The Emancipation Proclamation celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. But not everyone knows the real story behind the document. Host Michel Martin speaks with historian Lonnie Bunch, about what the Emancipation Proclamation did - and didn't do.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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