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Juneteenth is short for
June Nineteenth,
Juneteenth is the official state holiday of this state
What is Texas
This president played an important role in ending slavery
Who is Abraham Lincoln
This is the name of the official announcement that was made to the slaves on Juneteenth
What is General Order #3?
A celebration of freedom... an American holiday that commemorates abolition of slavery in the United States
What is Juneteenth?
On what date did U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation at the height of the Civil War.
On January 1, 1863
This was the last state to abolish slavery in 1865
What is Mississippi?
This individual led the effort to make Juneteenth the official state holiday in Texas
Who is Al Edwards?
A former first lady. She said "Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own"
Michelle Obama
Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Black Independence Day
What is another name for Juneteenth?
The first Juneteenth celebration was held during this year
What is 1866?
How many states recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday
What is 47
This is the historic location where the order announcing the end of slavery was read
What is Ashton Villa?
is a fully restored, historic home located on the corner of 24th and Broadway in Galveston, Texas, United States.
Who used the "Underground Railroad" to escape from slavery
Who is Harriet Tubman
The colors being red, white and blue represent this flag (white star in the middle)
What is the Juneteenth flag?
Juneteenth became a National Holiday on this date
June 17, 2021
states recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday
What is, North Dakota, South Dakota and Hawaii (are the only states that do not recognize Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day,) ...
This general is famous for his announcement of "All slaves are free..."
Who is General Gordon Granger?
This order would attempt to allocate what is commonly known as "40 acres and a mule" to freedman following their emancipation
What is Special Field Order No. 15?
To date, Juneteenth has been celebrated/recognized for this long
What is 153 years?
According to the 1860 census, this percentage of the population represented the approximate amount of slaves throughout the United States
What is 12%
The largest Juneteenth celebration is held at this location
What is Booker T. Washington Park,
Tennessee State Park
This amendment was put in place to abolish slavery
What is the 13th amendment?
This Branch of Congress rejected The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation legislation to have June 19th designated as Juneteenth Independence Day
What is the Senate?
This color of soda pop has become closely associated with Juneteenth celebrations
What is red?