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Today, June 19th, is a stock exchange and bank holiday. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the U.S. commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. Originating
Last week, Mayor Aaron "Bubba" Smith proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration Day in the City of Athens on behalf of the City Council and called on all citizens
For those who think the Juneteenth story we’ve been taught is all we and our children need to know about June 19, 1865, think again. Here are some unique perspectives
Two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Union General Granger arrived in Galveston on June 19 to free all enslaved people.
The historic Juneteenth documents will be on display at the National Archives.