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The History of Juneteenth: 5 Facts You Need to Know

Posted by Catherine Cheney on 19 June 2017, 3:30 pm

Juneteenth is a celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation, given by President Abraham Lincoln, that declared freedom for all slaves in states still in rebellion. Continue Reading The History of Juneteenth: 5 Facts You Need to Know

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Filed under African American History, African American Studies, Civil Rights, Civil War, Cultural Studies, Current Events, Events, Guest Bloggers, History, Politics, UNC Press Authors | Tagged abraham lincoln, cities of the dead, civil war, Emancipation Proclamation, Juneteenth, lincoln's proclamation, William A. Blair, with malice toward some

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