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Juneteenth : freedom day

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  • HOLIDAY J 394.263 BRAN (CEN)

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Edition

1st ed.

Publication Information

New York : Cobblehill/Dutton Books, c1998.

Physical Description

54 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Summary

Discusses how, even though the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, it was not until June 19, 1865, that General Granger landed near Galveston, Tex., and spread the word that slavery had been abolished. Explains that the anniversary of Granger's landing is celebrated today among Black communities as Juneteenth.

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