After his son's death, Lincoln decided that one of his purposes was to be an emancipator -- to begin the process of freeing the slaves.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

Then came the news that President Lincoln was freeing the slaves of the South.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

Now his declaration made freeing the slaves a long-term goal of the conflict.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

The government in Rome meanwhile has declared a state of emergency for the area, freeing funds for relief and reconstruction.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

Freeing the world of nuclear weapons has personal meaning for Yukia Amano, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

His nickname is "The Liberator" for freeing six South American countries from Spanish rule.

VOA: standard.2010.06.09

But he says freeing up the credit market is crucial.

VOA: standard.2009.03.23