The History of Juneteenth (History of Our Holidays)
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Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1482438968
ISBN 13
9781482438963
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Publication Year
2016
Publisher
Pages
24
Description
Juneteenth is usually celebrated on June 19. It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops swept into Galveston, Texas, and told the elated slaves there that they were free. This accessible volume delves into the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the events that led to this special holiday for African Americans and everyone who celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Carefully chosen photographs reflect this special commemoration, both in the past and today. - from Amzon
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