Originally issued by Lincoln during the Civil War in 1863, the proclamation declared enslaved people in the Confederate ...

The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops ...

The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War. It declared that all ...

Democratic legislators have proposed an ordinance that would add June 19 to the county's list of official holidays.

Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is not a state holiday in Florida. Here's what to ...

Editor's note: In an effort to further promote unity in the United States, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation in 1863 calling for a singular day to mark Thanksgiving. At ...

Lincoln obliged and a few weeks later, on Oct. 3, 1863 — during the height of the Civil War — he issued the Thanksgiving Proclamation. Ever since, the country has celebrated Thanksgiving Day.

While today's Thanksgiving is known for parades, football, and shopping, the original intent was far different.

Following Lincoln’s proclamation of caring for those wounded by war, the first national Thanksgiving holiday was a success. Charity has become an important part of the Thanksgiving tradition ...

While today's Thanksgiving is known for parades, football, and shopping, the original intent was far different. Charity at home and overseas is America's Thanksgiving story | Opinion Skip to main ...

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To the… ...

President Abraham Lincoln issued his famous “Proclamation of Thanksgiving” on Oct. 3, 1863, with the Civil War still raging. As is our annual tradition, we reproduce the text below in ...