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June 19, 1865 marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops arrived two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day of celebration, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. As of June 16th, 2021, Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. This is the history of #Juneteenth. | HISTORY

June 19, 1865 marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops arrived two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day of celebration, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. As of June 16th, 2021, Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. This is the history of #Juneteenth. | HISTORY

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Biden signs into law bill establishing Juneteenth as federal holiday

Biden signs into law bill establishing Juneteenth as federal holiday

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Breaking down the 160-year history of Juneteenth

Breaking down the 160-year history of Juneteenth

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Tulsa Juneteenth Festival honors 'freedom, resilience'

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The journey from the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 to Juneteenth in 1865 was a significant one. 🇺🇲 #Juneteenth is an extension of the Fourth of July – a testament to the principles of our founding AND a celebration of the emancipation that extended those ideals to more Americans 🎉 Let's seize this opportunity to truly unite and appreciate our shared history of freedom for everybody. 🙌🏿 | Heal America

The journey from the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 to Juneteenth in 1865 was a significant one. 🇺🇲 #Juneteenth is an extension of the Fourth of July – a testament to the principles of our founding AND a celebration of the emancipation that extended those ideals to more Americans 🎉 Let's seize this opportunity to truly unite and appreciate our shared history of freedom for everybody. 🙌🏿 | Heal America

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Breaking down the history behind Juneteenth

Breaking down the history behind Juneteenth

Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. The holiday represents victory over the institution of slavery and the beginning of the fulfillment of America's promise of life, liberty and the pursute of happiness for African Americans. #Celebrate #Juneteenth #USACE #TulsaDistrict | Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

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The more you know of your history, the more liberated you are. ~ Maya Angelou #Juneteenth #Tulsa | Charlie Wilson

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Thousands of Black men called the "fathers of Juneteenth"

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