Wednesday, April 19, 2006

This Day in Republican History 4/19/06

April 19, 1866 Thousands assemble in Washington, DC to celebrate Republican Party’s abolition of slavery On April 19, 1866, African American citizens of Washington, D.C., staged a huge celebration. Approximately 5,000 people marched up Pennsylvania Avenue, past 10,000 cheering spectators, to Franklin Square for religious services and speeches by prominent politicians. Two of the many black regiments that had gained distinction in the Civil War led the procession.

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