February1~National Freedom Day Traditional Cache
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February1~National Freedom Day
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National Freedom Day When : Always February 1st National Freedom
Day celebrates freedom from slavery, and recognizes that America is
a symbol of freedom. National Freedom Day was established in 1948
to remind us that America stands for, and is a symbol of freedom
for all people. The roots of this special day come directly from
the end of slavery and the signing of the 13th amendment outlawing
slavery. Celebrate this day by reflecting upon your own freedoms
that you enjoy by being fortunate enough to be in America. Millions
of people in the world are not free. Origin of National Freedom
Day: Major Richard Robert Wright Sr., a former slave, created
National Freedom Day. He believed that there should be a day when
freedom for all Americans is celebrated. President Lincoln signed
the 13th Amendment outlawing slavery on February 1, 1865. So,
February 1st was chosen to celebrate National Freedom Day. On June
30, 1948, President Harry Truman signed a the bill proclaiming
February 1st as National Freedom Day.
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