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Juneteenth: A Holiday in Celebration of Freedom
For the slaves of Galveston, Texas, June 19, 1865 became an important day. On this day, they learned of their freedom. The holiday Juneteenth celebrates this historical emancipation day. Find out about the traditions of this nationwide celebration.

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