On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed, despite this event taking place two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863.
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture is a phenomenal resource to learn about the importance of Juneteenth and the incredible stories and history that comes with it.
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