Not all slaves in Texas were freed after Juneteenth
Despite General Order No. 3, not all slaves in Texas were freed after June 19, 1865, due to restrictive laws and resistant slaveowners.
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Four enduring myths about Juneteenth are not based on facts
As the U.S. celebrates the second federal holiday honoring Juneteenth, several myths persist about the origins and history about what happened when enslaved people were emancipated in Texas.
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Four Enduring Myths About Juneteenth Are Not Based On Facts
As the U.S. celebrates the second federal holiday honoring Juneteenth, several myths persist about the origins and history about what happened when enslaved people were emancipated in Texas.
Source: laist.com