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 ...

Freedom Day celebrates the history and legacy of Harriet Tubman and the African American community’s contribution to labor and development of historic ...

February 1,1865 will forever be one of celebration. That’s the day that president Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th amendment outlawing slavery in the United ...

Mitchellville is a historic park that commemorates the history of African Americans in the area. The park features ...

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 ...

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 ...