Feb. 1, 1865, marked a pivotal moment in the history of the United States, when President Abraham Lincoln signed the joint resolution proposing the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, formally ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – February 1,1865 will forever be one of celebration. That’s the day that president Abraham Lincoln signed ...

A nonpartisan event —National Freedom Day — to celebrate Pres. Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, outside the Blount County Courthouse. A ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — Veterans and their families gathered earlier today at Pa Davis Park for a National Freedom Day meal honoring service, sacrifice and the meaning of freedom. The event was hosted by ...

February 1, 2025 is the 76th observed National Freedom Day in the Commonwealth and across the nation! National Freedom Day was first observed in 1949 after sitting president Harry Truman called for ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE] The Freedom Day Celebration at SSU has been cancelled due to potential inclement weather. [ORIGINAL STORY] Freedom, legacy, and history take center stage at Savannah ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- February 1st marks National Freedom Day, recognizing Abraham Lincoln's 1865 signing of what became the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery. Each year, the ...

The Unity Group announced that the 4th Annual Juneteenth National Freedom Day Parade will now begin at 4 p.m. on June 19. Line-up for the parade will start at 3:30 p.m. on Peeples Street, with the ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A powerful tradition tied directly to Savannah State University’s history is returning to campus, now with newly scheduled dates for the community to attend. SSU’s Honors ...

Government has noted with concern misleading reports suggesting that the National Freedom Day celebrations were disrupted after an individual briefly made his way onto the stage towards President ...