Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

This provision formally designates August 20th annually as "Slavery Remembrance Day." It explicitly states that both the House of Representatives and the Senate recognize this day to commemorate the lives of all enslaved people and to unequivocally condemn the act and perpetuation of slavery, both in the United States and globally. Furthermore, it encourages all individuals to acknowledge the profound importance of slavery remembrance and authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation, calling upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, fostering national reflection and education on the historical evils of slavery.