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ByGone Muncie: The memorable Emancipation Day celebration of 1898
The Star Press via Yahoo News· 1 day agoIn the late 19th century, some Black communities in the North...Emancipation on January 1, the day...
Edward Robert McClelland: The Illinois debate that made Abraham Lincoln a national figure
Chicago Tribune· 2 days agoHere, McClelland takes us to Ottawa, Illinois, for the famed first senatorial debate between Lincoln...
Before Juneteenth
The Atlantic· 24 hours agoIt took place in New Orleans in the summer of 1864 to celebrate the day of liberation for the enslaved people living in the 13 Louisiana parishes...
What Is Juneteenth? Everything You Need to Know about This Important Piece of American History
Blavity via Yahoo News· 4 days agoAs of 2021, Juneteenth is officially celebrated nationally on June the 19th. However, this day of...
Berkshire Theatre Group's 'Abe Lincoln in Illinois' presents a young, flawed, 'very human' portrait...
Berkshire Eagle· 5 days agoAn icon of American history is getting a fresh look in a fresh take on a classic American play at...
Freeing the last slaves: Juneteenth celebrations on Cape Cod include music, food, history
Cape Cod Times via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThere is also a community discussion of Douglass’ speech and children’s activities, which include a...
Juneteenth celebrates just one of the United States’ 20 emancipation days – and the history of how...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 3 days agoKnown as Juneteenth in Texas, Emancipation Days symbolized America’s attempt to free the enslaved...
Our readers' favorite books of 2024 so far
CBS News· 13 hours agoPick up Kristin Hannah's "The Women," which is all about the unsung women who served as nurses during the Vietnam War. Or try Celeste Headlee's "Do...
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Coming Up for Air
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 days agoLINCOLN MEMORIAL (3D: Monument where the "I Have a Dream" speech was delivered) The LINCOLN...
West Virginia’s birthday bash to include Boreman statue dedication in Wheeling
Weirton Daily Times· 5 hours agoJamie Lester, a Morgantown-based artist, stands with a miniature representation of the bronze statue of Gov. Arthur Boreman that he created for the grounds of West Virginia Independence Hall ...
