Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. This historic celebration holds deep cultural significance and marks a pivotal moment in American history. Origins of Juneteenth Juneteenth traces its origins to June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and read General Order No. …
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