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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Black History Month will commence on Feb. 1 with National Freedom Day, a day of observance that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The day marks the signing of a resolution between ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah State University students and leaders gathered for Freedom Day, a tradition deeply tied to the university’s history. The annual ceremony ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...