The History of Juneteenth and Its Celebration Across Pittsburgh
The History of Juneteenth and Its Celebration Across Pittsburgh
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Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, is a significant day in American history, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Its origins date back to June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of the Civil War and the liberation of all enslaved people.
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