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When did President Lincoln deliver the Emancipation Proclamation speech?
January 1, 1863
How long did it take for the Union soldiers to share the news of freedom with enslaved people in Texas?
More than two years
What event is Juneteenth celebrating?
Emancipation Proclamation speech
How many enslaved people in Texas learned they were free on June 19, 1865?
250,000
What traditions did some of the freed people start after learning about their freedom?
Leaving plantations and moving to northern states
How long has Juneteenth been celebrated?
155 years
Learn about the significance of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the events of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in the United States were declared free. Explore the history of this important date and its connection to President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.
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