Juneteenth, recognized as a federal holiday since 2021, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865, when Major General Granger proclaimed freedom in Texas. This marked a significant moment over a century after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of slaves in rebelling states. Juneteenth's significance has evolved from local recognition to a pivotal date in the U.S. as it honors the struggles and achievements of Black Americans in their quest for freedom and equality, symbolizing resilience and community spirit.
"Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, specifically on June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger issued an order proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas."
"The Emancipation Proclamation declared that enslaved African Americans in Confederate states had to be freed and applied to over 3.5 million enslaved people in the country."
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