Emancipation Proclamation- events before, during and after the E.P By AdriannaK Nov 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president Feb 9, 1861 Confederate states of America formed Apr 12, 1861 Civil War Began May 24, 1862 Union attempted to end the war. Jul 24, 1862 Lincoln read the Emancipation Proclamation to the cabinet Jan 1, 1863 Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation Apr 9, 1865 The civil war ended
