The history of Juneteenth
By: Maximilian Smith
Series: The history of our holidays; History of our holidays
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
Published: 2016
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781482438963
Subjects: Juneteenth; Slaves; Emancipation; Anniversaries; African Americans; History
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. Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Table of contents: title: Another Independence Day; title: The Civil War; title: The Emancipation Proclamation; title: The first celebration; title: Juneteenth today.