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june 19th 18 65

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juneteenth , a monumental day not just

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an african american history , but in

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american history . In Galveston texas ,

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Major General Gordon Granger and his

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troops marched through the streets

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reading General Order number three ,

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Proclaiming the emancipation of african

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american slaves . The state of texas

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became the first to officially

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recognize it as the holiday in 1980

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with many other states following suit

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this year , take some time to pause ,

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reflect and remember the significance

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of the day and how it has transformed

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us as a nation . As reserve Citizen

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airman . We celebrate the progress of

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this nation and will continue to

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support forward movement on the path to

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a more perfect union .

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Mhm . Mhm .

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Mhm .