Celebrating Black History Month: A Momentous Start at the Embassy Good morning, and a joyous commencement to Black History Month! Today marks not only the beginning of a month-long celebration but also a significant historical date—the signing of the 13th Amendment by President Abraham Lincoln on February 1, 1865, officially abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States. In a historic moment for our Embassy, we proudly raise the Black Lives...