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.
Pour two cups of hot water into a bowl. You just need enough to cover the jewelry you're cleaning. This method works as a gentle cleanser that removes tarnish without abrading the silver. If your silver is lightly tarnished, the salt bath should take the tarnish right off. If you're cleaning a lot of jewelry at once, you can use more water. For just one piece of jewelry, use less water. If your jewelry has gemstones, make sure they won't be affected by being submerged in a saltwater solution.