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Sesquicentennial of Juneteenth

HEAD-QUARTERS DISTRICT OF TEXAS Galveston, Texas, June 19, 1865 General Orders No. 3 The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute … Continue reading

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General Order No. 3

Happy 150th Juneteenth!

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