The history of Juneteenth

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  1. 2. Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Texas in this year: __________.
  2. 5. Emancipation ___________: Juneteenth celebrates the abolition of slavery in the US.
  3. 7. The traditional colors associated with Juneteenth are red, white, and __________.
  4. 8. in America
  5. 10. The celebration of Juneteenth is centered around the idea of freedom, ___________, and community.
  6. 11. The city in Texas where General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3.
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  1. 1. The celebration of Juneteenth serves as a reminder
  2. 2. The date of Juneteenth: June __, 1865.
  3. 3. State where Juneteenth originated: __________.
  4. 4. Juneteenth commemorates the day when enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom after this event.
  5. 5. The celebration of Juneteenth often includes __________ music, dancing, and cultural performances.
  6. 6. the ongoing struggle for ___________ and civil
  7. 9. The Union Army general who arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to announce the end of slavery.