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    Juneteenth: Liberation Day for Enslaved People [Image 1 of 3]

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    This is a facsimile broadside of the Emancipation Proclamation, featuring ornate decorative typography and calligraphy. It includes a portrait of Abraham Lincoln in the upper left, an allegorical figure on the upper right, and the full text of the proclamation. The document appears to have been published by the U.S. Sanitary Commission for fundraising purposes.

    JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    06.18.2020

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Bullock 

    Joint Base Langley-Eustis

    The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by Abraham Lincoln Sept. 22, 1862, with an effective date of Jan. 1, 1863, abolishing slavery in the United States. June 19, 1865, a day referred to as Juneteenth, 250,000 slaves were liberated in Texas, officially ending slavery across the nation. (Courtesy Photo)

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2020
    Date Posted: 06.19.2020 14:39
    Photo ID: 6246384
    VIRIN: 200618-F-F3321-1001
    Resolution: 750x958
    Size: 687.92 KB
    Location: JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, US
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    Downloads: 19

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    This is a facsimile broadside of the Emancipation Proclamation, featuring ornate decorative typography and calligraphy. It includes a portrait of Abraham Lincoln in the upper left, an allegorical figure on the upper right, and the full text of the proclamation. The document appears to have been published by the U.S. Sanitary Commission for fundraising purposes.
    This appears to be a 19th-century oil painting depicting a crowded indoor gathering of people illuminated by warm firelight or candlelight. The scene shows a large group assembled in what appears to be a rustic interior space, with figures clustered around a central light source. A partial inscription is visible at the bottom of the painting containing the word 'MEETING'.
    United States Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms are conducting a formal flag-raising ceremony. At least three airmen are visible, with two actively handling a large blue, red, and white flag at a flagpole. One airman on the right wears a 'Base Honor Guard' aiguillette, indicating this is an official ceremonial detail.

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