Holiday
On what day do we celebrate National Freedom Day in the United States?
February 1st
On what day was the 13th amendment approved by the senate?
April 8th, 1864
Who was Richard Robert Wright?
A former slave and a community leader in Philadelphia
What are the United States colors?
Red, white, and blue
What are we celebrating?
The day Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th amendment, which outlawed slavery
On what day was the 13th amendment approved by the House?
What did RRW do in relation to Freedom day?
He founded the National Freedom Day Association and pushed for the holiday to be recognized
What day did the civil war end, officially ending slavery in the Confederacy?
April 9th, 1865
What tradition began in 1942 as a way for the country to recognize the holiday?
Laying a wreath at the Liberty Bell
On what day did Abraham Lincoln sign the 13th amendment, giving it his approval? (hint: it is the date from whence we get the holiday)
What did RRW want Freedom day to be about?
An opportunity for reflection and a promotion of goodwill among Americans
June 19th, 1865
In 1948, which president officially made National Freedom Day a holiday?
President Harry Truman
What does the 13th amendment say?
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
What are some principles we can focus on today in honor of the holiday?
freedom, liberty, equality, human rights, and goodwill
There should be no slavery or forced servitude in the United States or any of its territories.