Thursday, June 18, 2009

Juneteenth and the Emancipation Proclamation I

San Jose 2009 Juneteenth Festival - A Family Affair

The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves in most Southern states.

Juneteenth is a June 19th holiday that celebrates the Emancipation Proclamation. It started in Texas and is honored by fourteen states.

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