As the U.S. celebrates the second federal holiday honoring Juneteenth, several myths persist about the origins and history about what happened when enslaved people were emancipated in Texas.
Union Gen. Gordon Granger set up his headquarters in Galveston, Texas, and famously signed an order June 19, 1865, "All slaves are free." President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday last year.
Union Gen. Gordon Granger set up his headquarters in Galveston, Texas, and famously signed an order June 19, 1865, "All slaves are free." President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday last year.
Union Gen. Gordon Granger set up his headquarters in Galveston and famously signed an order June 19, 1865, "All slaves are free." President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday last year.
The new Juneteenth federal holiday traces its roots to Galveston, Texas kios.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kios.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.