Jubilee of Freemen: Commemorating a triumphant moment in African American history

The procession was led by brass bands, with soldiers marching in formation, and women and children proceeding in wagons and carriages. Some men were on horse-back, and hundreds on foot as three divisions - one from Birmingham, a second from Allegheny and a third from Pittsburgh made their way from S...

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Published inNew Pittsburgh courier (City ed.) Vol. 107; no. 20
Main Author Black, Samuel W
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pittsburgh, Pa Real Times, Inc 18.05.2016
EditionCity Edition
Subjects
African Americans
Black history
Constitutional amendments
Historical reenactments
Parades
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
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Summary:The procession was led by brass bands, with soldiers marching in formation, and women and children proceeding in wagons and carriages. Some men were on horse-back, and hundreds on foot as three divisions - one from Birmingham, a second from Allegheny and a third from Pittsburgh made their way from Smithfield Street, then moved into the Hill District only to return into town and march across the Allegheny River to Allegheny City. Remarks were made at the Allegheny Commons. Hundreds lined the streets of the procession to join in the celebrations. Houses were decorated with wreaths and flags to commemorate the new found enfranchisement for African Americans. President of the organizing committee, the Rev. John Peck opened the string of presentations at the Allegheny Commons with an address that placed into focus the reason for the Jubilee and the struggle to attain those freedoms. Peck renounced,
ISSN:1047-8051