National Freedom Day is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the signing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in 1865. It is celebrated annually on February 1st. The holiday was established by Major Richard Robert Wright Sr., a former slave and nationally recognized leader in Philadelphia, to honor the signing of the amendment and to promote freedom, justice, and equality for all Americans. National Freedom Day serves as a reminder of the struggle for civil rights and the ongoing work that is needed to achieve true freedom and equality for all.