On Jan. 1, 1863, Lincoln presided at the annual White House New Year’s reception. Later that afternoon, he retired to his study to sign the Emancipation Proclamation. The first time he attempted to ...
A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln is available for public viewing at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) in Springfield. The historic ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will offer free admission on two days in February to celebrate the 16th ...
The U.S. Postal Service marked the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation by issuing a limited edition stamp that will go on sale Wednesday at post offices nationwide, NBC Washington ...
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — More than 100 people gathered at a Milledgeville church Wednesday to celebrate the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the historic order President Abraham Lincoln ...
Charleston's annual Emancipation Parade is set for Jan. 1 to mark 163 years since President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. READ MORE | "International African American Museum ...