Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

Congress—

(1) designates a Slavery Remembrance Day annually on August 20th to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery;

(2) condemns slavery and its evil progenies;

(3) encourages all to acknowledge the importance of slavery remembrance; and

(4) authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such days with appropriate ceremonies and activities.