Dates Associate with Juneteenth
December 6, 1865, This amendment officially abolished slavery in the United States.
The 13th Amendment
This President was responsible for the creation of the Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln
What is the Origin of the phrase "Juneteenth"
A blend of the words June and nineteenth, commemorating the date of General Order No 3.
June 19, 1865
Date of General Order No. 3, abolishing slavery in all states.
Community leader instrumental in establish Emancipation Park
Rev. Jack Yates
What is another name for Juneteenth?
January 1, 1863
Announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation
General of Union Army who issued General Order No. 3
Maj General Gordon Granger
President responsible for signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day into law on June 17, 2021.
Joe Biden
1980
The year in which Texas became the first state to recognize Juneteenth as a state Holiday.
"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Instrumental in advocating for Juneteenth's national recognition.
Opal Lee
What does the Juneteenth Freedom Flag look like?
Half red and half blue with a star in the middle.
2021
The U.S. Senator responsible for the bill introducing Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday.
Senator Edward Markey
This park was land purchased to ensure those who wanted to celebrate Juneteenth in Texas were not restricted from doing so.
Emancipation Park