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Juneteenth marks freedom and shared American heritage
The guest view outlines Juneteenth as a milestone when enslaved people in Texas were officially freed on June 19 1865 after General Orders No 3. It notes the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, and the widespread adoption of the holiday by federal and state governments. It urges celebration and reflection on ongoing pursuit of equal treatment.
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Mississippi River
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses Grant
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Abraham Lincoln
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Gordon Granger
Galveston
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Houston
Colored People and Emancipation Park Association
Joe Biden
Pew Research Center
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Danville
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