Painting can be a great way to freshen up a room at a very low cost. However, it's important to follow certain procedures. These steps will prevent a messy-looking room, or worse, flaking paint. This how-to should be helpful whether you are just painting a ceiling, wall, or woodwork, or are doing a complete makeover.
Emancipation Day is a holiday in Washington DC to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act, which president Abraham Lincoln signed on April 16, 1862.It is annually held on April 16.n 2007, the observance Emancipation Day in Washington DC had the effect of nationally extending the 2006 income tax filing deadline from April 16 to April 17.
This Day in History: 07/28/1868 - 14th Amendment Adopted. In a This Day in History video, learn that on July 28, 1868, the 14th amendment was adopted, guaranteeing citizenship to freed slaves. Former President Lincoln started the process with the Emancipation Proclamation, which led to slaves being freed.