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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.
For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...
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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, TexasA photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...
June 19, 1865—when Union General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Texas, two years after the Emancipation ...
This year’s expanded festival invites everyone to take part in a celebration rooted in freedom, unity, and heritage — right ...
President Donald Trump made no statement about the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, ...
Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.
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Juneteenth celebrations with art, history and health continue across Houston this weekendJuneteenth has passed, but the celebrations continue! If you're looking for some engagement this weekend, stop by these ...
Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native.
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