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Celebrate Juneteenth by searching Freedmen’s Bureau Records

Glenn Greener shared in a blog post: "Juneteenth is an important historical and joyous holiday that celebrates the abolition of slavery. It begins June 19 and lasts at least that day, a week, or an entire month.

What is Juneteenth?

The Juneteenth celebration commemorates June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger and 2,000 troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the freeing of slaves. The celebration of Juneteenth (Emancipation Day) began in the streets of Galveston by the former slaves. Today, Juneteenth is celebrated by millions of people throughout the nation."

 

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Thanks I have that information but I'm puzzled on the indexing . I'm trying to figure out her mother. Addie Harris.​