The story behind Juneteenth
Book - 2020
"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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New York :
PowerKids Press
[2020]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes index.
- ISBN
- 9781725300545
9781725300521
- June 19th
- Slavery in the United States
- The Emancipation Proclamation
- Juneteenth!
- A forgotten holiday
- Celebrating freedom
- On the rise.