Justice vs. Corruption "Taking PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to uphold what is pure, right, and true"     JUSTICE-A One-Minute Testimonial Announcement Faith Committee, Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Contributed by Marilyn Hepp Homemaker Cincinnati, Ohio April 20,2002 ABRAHAM LINCOLN Abraham Lincoln, as President of the United States, issued a proclamation in l862, that as of Jan. l of l863, all persons held as slaves within any state in the United States be forever free. Justice was served that day. It was the right action, conforming to truth and correctness. Abraham Lincoln further wrote that he believed this proclamation to be an act of justice, and action would be taken against any state in rebellion of the proclamation that was issued. A civil war was raging in the United States at this time and not all states would willingly comply. Many southern states did not want to give up their slaves that allowed them to operate their large plantations. Abraham Lincoln believed in freedom for all men, women, and children. It took great courage to stand in the gap for justice when there was so much opposition to it. He risked losing position, relationships, and popularity to take a stand for what was right. Today, the Emancipation Proclamation stands as a hallmark in the history of the United States, bringing freedom to over a million slaves. Abraham Lincoln will forever be remembered for his courageous stand for what was right.   This material is published by the Faith Committee of the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Reproduction and Adaptation is encouraged.