Juneteenth — NJM

Juneteenth is a historical tipping point for the African American community and the nation, recognizing the monumental moment that ended slavery. On June 19, 1865, Union Major-General Gordon Granger issued General Order #3 in Galveston announcing freedom from slavery in Texas, one of the last places to receive the news. The date, since dubbed “Juneteenth,” is now observed annually as a …

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