
1963 5c Emancipation Proclamation
# 1233 - 1963 5c Emancipation Proclamation
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U.S. #1233
1963 5¢ Emancipation Proclamation
Issue Date: August 16, 1963
City: Chicago, Illinois
Quantity: 132,435,000
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Giori Press
Perforations: 11
Color: Dark blue, black and red
On June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom by the Emancipation Proclamation (issued two years prior). The day the last American slaves were freed has become a holiday celebrated officially in 45 states.
U.S. #1233
1963 5¢ Emancipation Proclamation
Issue Date: August 16, 1963
City: Chicago, Illinois
Quantity: 132,435,000
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Giori Press
Perforations: 11
Color: Dark blue, black and red
On June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom by the Emancipation Proclamation (issued two years prior). The day the last American slaves were freed has become a holiday celebrated officially in 45 states.