The story behind Juneteenth
"Juneteenth, which is celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Interestingly, this holiday began in 1865--more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. News spread much slower back then, and when slaves in Texas finall...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
PowerKids Press,
[2020]
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| Series: | Holiday histories
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| Summary: | "Juneteenth, which is celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Interestingly, this holiday began in 1865--more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. News spread much slower back then, and when slaves in Texas finally learned of their freedom, the holiday was born. In this book, readers are given an in-depth look at the history of Juneteenth, including the events leading up to its creation. Readers will love learning about how this important moment in U.S. history is celebrated each year"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781725300545 1725300540 9781725300521 1725300524 9781725300538 1725300532 |
