15Jun 17
What is Juneteenth?
Each year on June 19, people around the United States celebrate Juneteenth. This holiday celebrates the end of slavery. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. But…
05Jan 17
10 Facts about the Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. That means New Year's Day of 2017 marked 154 years since its issuance. This important historical document was issued near the…
03Jun 16
Why we observe Memorial Day
Americans celebrated Memorial Day this year on Monday May 30. But do you know why we observe Memorial Day? After the Civil War, a group of veterans created a day…
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