National Freedom Day was first observed in 1949 after sitting president Harry Truman called for its recognition in June of 1948. February 1 is the anniversary of President Lincoln’s signing of the ...

A meal of shrimp and grits was provided as well as fried fish. The Freedom Day celebration was started by Major Wright, who was born into slavery and wanted to commemorate the day. He also started ...

President Harry Truman made National Freedom Day an official observance when he signed the bill in 1948 and for the past 15 years historic Mitchellville Freedom Park in Hilton Head has shined a light ...

The majority landed in Keelung over three days and were paraded through the capital to great fanfare. A scene from the first 123 Freedom Day celebrations in Taipei. Photo courtesy of Library of Taiwan ...