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Rare copies of both the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment will be auctioned off in Sotheby’s upcoming books ...
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's special events for Juneteenth will include the display of a signed copy ...
The date is becoming more widely known due to the efforts of Black historians who have been sharing the date's importance throughout the state.
Juneteenth celebrations have been around since the 1800s, but it didn't become a federal holiday until just three years ago.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's special events for Juneteenth will include the display of a signed copy ...
Christopher Daley has been captivating audiences across New England for over 30 years with engaging presentations on ...
Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery ...
On Jan. 1, 1863, nearly two years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which ...
While President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery went into effect Jan. 1, 1863, it wasn’t until ...
The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to ...
This year’s Juneteenth falls on a Thursday, but Philadelphia-area museums, cultural organizations, and more will hold events ...
Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to ...