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National Freedom Day is actually observed in February. For 2012, it is celebrated on February 1st. This day was chosen because on February 1st, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

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History of Freedom Day The day celebrates freedom and commemorates the first democratic post-apartheid non-racial elections that were held on April 27th 1994, which saw Nelson Mandela elected as President.