Events with tag - Presidential Proclamation

January 1, 1863

Emancipation Proclamation

On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves in Confederate states to be free. This historic executive order transformed the Civil War into a fight for human freedom and laid the groundwork for the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States.

May 12, 2025

Mother's Day

Mother's Day, celebrated on the second Sunday in May in the United States, is one of the most significant family holidays honoring maternal figures. Established as a national holiday in 1914, it combines traditional customs with modern celebrations.