Juneteenth, June 19, 1865, is the day we celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S., but actually it was the day the navy ships arrived in Galveston harbor and announced freedom to Texas slaves. It has been a Texas holiday for generations. All slavery in the U.S. did not end until 1866 when a constitutional amendment was passed. There were still slaves held in some northern states not covered by the Emancipation proclamation. Still, it is as good a reason to celebrate as any. Happy Juneteenth
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