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Juneteenth & Emancipation trivia.

Learn the documented history of June 19, 1865, General Order No. 3, the Thirteenth Amendment, and Juneteenth celebrations.

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Juneteenth History: Galveston and Freedom Day

Explore the 1865 announcement, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Thirteenth Amendment and the holiday.

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READWhat Is Juneteenth? The 1865 Order, Texas and Freedom DayUnderstand June 19, 1865, General Order No. 3, the Thirteenth Amendment and how an enduring celebration became a federal holiday.