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The article commemorates the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Lincoln in 1863, which declared the freedom of slaves in rebellious states, marking a pivotal moment in American history and the fight for equality, and emphasizing the nation's ongoing commitment to justice and liberty.
The Battle of Antietam, the deadliest single-day battle in American history, was a pivotal Civil War engagement that halted Confederate advances into the North, enabled Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, and shifted the war's political and strategic landscape, despite ending in a tactical stalemate.
Watch Night services, held on New Year's Eve, are a longstanding tradition in the Black American community, dating back to December 31, 1862, when enslaved people awaited the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation. These services, which continue today, are a time for reflection on freedom, faith, community, and perseverance. They often include prayer, singing, and a meal featuring traditional dishes like Hoppin' John, believed to bring good fortune. While some churches are holding virtual services this year, others, like those in New York City, Maryland, and New Jersey, are hosting in-person gatherings, with events that include calls to action for social justice.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War. It became federally recognized in 2021 after President Joe Biden signed legislation adding it to the government holiday calendar. The holiday is observed on June 19, the day in 1865 when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger announced that all slaves were free under the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth has been celebrated by communities across the country for more than a century and gained renewed attention during the Black Lives Matter movement.