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This holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
What is Juneteenth?
This color, often seen in drinks and desserts, symbolizes resilience and sacrifice during Juneteenth celebrations.
What is red?
On the official Juneteenth flag, this specific shape in the center symbolizes a bursting star and new freedom .
What is a star?
This date marks when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce freedom for enslaved people.
What is June 19, 1865?
This constitutional amendment permanently abolished slavery nationwide in December 1865.
What is the 13th Amendment?
How long after the Emancipation Proclamation was General Granger's order issued?
What is two and a half years?
The state where Juneteenth was first celebrated.
What is Texas?
Texas became the first state to recognize Juneteenth as an official state holiday in this year.
What is 1980?
This Latin American celebrates Juneteenth as Dia de los negros.
What is Coahuila Mexico?
This order officially informed enslaved people in Texas that they were free.
What is General Order No. 3?
President Joe Biden officially signed the law making Juneteenth a federal holiday on this day.
What is June 17th, 2021?
He gave a speech entitled " The proclamation and the negro Army" at Cooper Union in response to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863?
Who is Frederick Douglas?
Although signed in 1863, this proclamation did not immediately free all enslaved people because it required Union enforcement.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation
In 1870, a group of formerly enslaved people pooled resources to purchase ten acres of land in Houston to host Juneteenth celebrations. Today, it is known as this park.
What is the Emancipation Park?
Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in this city.
What is Galveston, TX?