Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863, and the March on Washington, 1963. The Impact and Legacy of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation committed the nation to ending slavery.
Place silver on top, then cover with boiling water. Add  3 tablespoons of baking soda. Soak for 10 minutes, rinse and dry.   An effective, but safe way to clean gold and diamond jewelry is to  soak the items in a solution of very warm water with a small amount  of ammonia added.Soak for about 10 - 15 minutes, then gently scrub  the jewelry with an old toothbrush, then rinse well.dd  3 tablespoons of baking soda. Soak for 10 minutes, rinse and dry.   An effective, but safe way to clean gold and diamond jewelry is to  soak the items in a solution of very warm water with a small amount  of ammonia added.
A. One cheap and easy way I have found to remove tarnish from silver is to use regular toothpaste, not the gel type, just regular paste type. Just rub it on or use an old toothbrush, especially when cleaning intricate parts, like jewelry. Then rinse and dry. No harsh chemicals to harm pearls or other delicate stones.