Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of more than 250,000 slaves at the close of the Civil War.
The name Juneteenth comes from the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation that had been in effect since January 1, 1863.
Juneteenth holiday celebration faced fluctuations in participation due to economic forces and societal changes, especially during the early 20th century.
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