The theme of this year’s Emancipation Proclamation, "A New Birth of Freedom," commemorated the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The words came from the Gettysburg address, and expresses Lincoln’s hope that the sacrifice of those who died to preserve the nation shall lead to "A New Birth of Freedom" for our nation. The theme was quite appropriate given our present day circumstances (nationally and locally), particularly in light of the historic presidential election of Senator Barack Obama. With that in mind, over 250 persons joined together to remember the courage of our past and embrace our future in An All-American Celebration Service held at Union Temple Holiness Church sponsored by the Ben Hill County Civic League. Holsey Chapel Pastor Rev. Dr. Marvin J. Howard, Sr. brought the keynote address, "A Divine Emancipation." Mr. John K. Fletcher is president of the Ben Hill County Civic League. Communications should be directed to benhillcivicleague@gmail.com.
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