Juneteenth is the oldest known commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This day of reflection and celebration dates back to 1865 and the arrival of the Union Army in Galveston, Texas, with news and enforcement of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. It is a reminder of the precious promises of freedom, equality and opportunity, which are at the core of American values.
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