Historic Legacy of Juneteenth: America’s 2nd Independence Day
Today we are unfolding A historic event known as “Freedom’s Eve”. Enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and homes across the United States, holding their breath for the dawn of a new era. At midnight, the Emancipation Proclamation came into effect, declaring all enslaved people in Confederate states legally free. This moment marked a monumental shift in the fight for freedom and justice. Despite the proclamation, not all enslaved people were immediately freed. In Texas, the news of emancipation didn't arrive until June 19, 1865, when Union troops, led by General Gordon Granger, reached Galveston Bay. They announced [...]
History of Abraham Lincoln
Written by Tyler D. Age 14 Posted on April, 2012 Abraham Lincoln was an honest, courageous, and truthful man who served like a king. But even before becoming a man, he carried these values with him as a child. He made Thanksgiving an official holiday, needing a day for the North to be thankful for the victories they achieved. Ten nights before his assassination, Lincoln had a dream that was later proclaimed prophetical by his wife after his death on April 25, 1856. He was greatly grieved by the nation after his death as the people called him “Father Abraham†[...]