Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

This joint resolution designates August 20th of each year as "Slavery Remembrance Day." It serves as a reminder of the evils of slavery and honors the lives of all enslaved people. The text recounts historical details of the transatlantic slave trade, the Middle Passage, slave rebellions, and the Underground Railroad. It also recognizes historical figures such as Nat Turner, Harriet Tubman, and John Brown, alongside posthumously recognized honorary cosponsors from the Reconstruction Era. Furthermore, the measure condemns slavery and its lasting impacts while asking the President to issue a proclamation for people to observe the day with appropriate activities.