Did you know that today is one of the most important dates in United States history?
Do you know why?
Exactly 150 years ago today, on January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the document that ended slavery for most of the four million slaves in the United States of America.
Known as the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln penned the words that proclaimed slaves living in most of the South to be finally, and forever, free.
What a glorious day! Although long years of struggle remained, it was an important beginning.
And today is the sesquicentennial anniversary -- a day to remember and celebrate!