Tag: Historical Events
Uncovering the Names of Tulsa Massacre Victims: A Breakthrough in the Search
In 1921, a man named C.L. Daniel, an Army veteran, was on his way back home to Newnan, Ga. after serving in World War I. However, his journey was tragically cut short when he...
Honoring Two Civil War Train Raiders: Medal of Honor Award 162 Years Later
President Biden recently awarded the Medal of Honor to the descendants of two Civil War soldiers, Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson, for their bravery during the Great Locomotive Chase. This...
Juneteenth: End of Slavery Proclamation in Texas on June 19, 1865
Juneteenth is a significant day in history that originated in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, when enslaved people were finally informed of their emancipation. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, it...