June 19, 1865 marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops arrived two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day of celebration, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. As of June 16th, 2021, Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. This is the history of #Juneteenth. | HISTORY

What’s the significance of June 19th as we celebrate Juneteenth? It’s the date in 1865 that slaves in Texas received word that they’d been freed. http://abc7.com/10788534 | ABC7

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. With roots in Texas, this holiday is now celebrated in communities all across the country. Learn more about the origins and celebration of Juneteenth in this "All About the Holidays" video. | PBS Teachers