Historedia
Person

William Seward

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1862–1864

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Seward, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation

    1862–1863

    Role: Government official quoted commenting on the proclamation's reach

    1. December 31, 1862 · United StatesWatch Night Ceremonies

      African Americans gathered on New Year's Eve 1862 to anticipate the proclamation's fulfillment.

    2. January 1, 1863 · Washington, D.C.Issuance of the Final Emancipation Proclamation

      Lincoln issued the Final Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring slaves in rebel states free.

  2. Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address

    1863–1864

    Role: Cabinet Member

    1. 1863-11-18 · GettysburgTravel to Gettysburg

      Lincoln departed Washington, D.C., on November 18, 1863, accompanied by cabinet members, foreign officials, and his secretaries.

    2. 1863-11-19 · Gettysburg National CemeteryDelivery of the Gettysburg Address

      Lincoln delivered the address on the afternoon of November 19, 1863, during the formal dedication of Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

    3. 1864 · UnknownManuscript Versions

      Lincoln provided manuscript copies of the address to Edward Everett and George Bancroft in 1864.

Sources

  1. Emancipation Proclamation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
  2. Gettysburg Address Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03