Posted on Jun 19, 2025
Abolition of slavery announced in Texas on "Juneteenth" | June 19, 1865 | HISTORY
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In what is now known as Juneteenth, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrive in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War is over and slavery in the United States is abolished.
A mix of June and 19th, Juneteenth has become a day to commemorate the end of slavery in America. Despite the fact that President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued more than two years earlier on January 1, 1863, a lack of Union troops in the rebel state of Texas made the order difficult to enforce.
A mix of June and 19th, Juneteenth has become a day to commemorate the end of slavery in America. Despite the fact that President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued more than two years earlier on January 1, 1863, a lack of Union troops in the rebel state of Texas made the order difficult to enforce.
Abolition of slavery announced in Texas on "Juneteenth" | June 19, 1865 | HISTORY
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Let me be judgmental. Juneteenth is a stupid Federal Holiday/ The day the Abolition of Slavery in Texas? Actually, the Non-Union occupied part of Texas. Why not a meaningful National Holiday on Dec. 6th, the day that the 13th Amendment was ratified by the States and DID abolish Slavery in the United States. Too close to Christmas? This one was picked because there wasn't a Federal Holiday in June.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
SrA John Monette - I agree. Do away with that one too. And let's give Abe back his day while we are at it.
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COL (Join to see)
You are correct about 12/6/1865 Captain, but you've missed the meaning of Juneteenth...
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CPT Lawrence Cable
COL (Join to see) - No, i''m not. No one outside of Galveston ever heard of this before they made it a holiday. 12/6/1865 is of national importance, Juneteenth is in the same category as Kwanza.
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