United in Freedom: The Emancipation Proclamation Film
Every month is Black History Month
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11m
In June 2011, through a unique collaboration with the National Archives in Washington, D.C., The Henry Ford had the privilege of displaying the actual Emancipation Proclamation for 36 hours. The response from the community was overwhelming - and inspiring. Watch what happened when thousands of people came to see this amazing document, and what it meant to us here at The Henry Ford.
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