Breadcrumb Home Learn Primary Sources Lincoln, the Great Emancipator SHARE: Civil War | Primary Source Lincoln, the Great Emancipator 1862 This lithograph shows Lincoln as the "Great Emancipator" who freed the slaves by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. Related Primary Sources Civil War | Primary Source Christmas at Richmond’s Libby Prison Civil War | Primary Source "Rejoicing Over the Proclamation" Primary Source Questions Civil War | Primary Source Emancipation Proclamation Primary Source Questions View All Related Resources