(AP Photo/William J. Smith) (William J. Smith, 1950 AP) February 1, 2025 is the 76th observed National Freedom Day in the Commonwealth and across the nation! National Freedom Day was first ...

and National Freedom Day (Feb. 1). But have you ever heard of National Freedom Day? The story of this unknown holiday begins with a bit of presidential trivia but soon turns into a fascinating ...

The 13th Amendment, which formally abolished slavery, was officially approved on February 1, 1865. Almost 100 years later, that day became known as National Freedom Day. It all began with Richard R.

February 1 marks two important dates for Black people in America—while most associate it with the start of Black History Month, this day is also known as National Freedom Day. Today is also the ...

PRESIDENT HARRY TRUMAN SIGNED THE BILL, proclaiming Feb. 1 as National Freedom Day in 1948. — Today is a day to let freedom ring because it's officially National Freedom Day. Feb. 1, 1865 ...

Black History Month 2025: Origins, meaning, theme, and why is celebrated on February ... There are many ways to observe National Freedom Day. You might attend a ceremony, visit a museum or ...

ST. LOUIS — In addition to being the first day of Black History Month, Wednesday, Feb. 1 is National Freedom Day. On that day in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Thirteenth Amendment ...

National Freedom Day kicks off Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 1, according to Awareness Days. The day commemorates the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln signing the 13th Amendment to the U.S ...

(WSAV) – February ... That’s the day that president Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th amendment outlawing slavery in the United ...

Feb. 1 is National Freedom Day and its origin is as wonderful as is freedom itself. The creation of this day dates back to 1863, during the thick of the Civil War, when President Abraham Lincoln ...