"The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a
proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are
free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights
of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection
heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired
labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present
homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be
allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be supported
in idleness either there or elsewhere." --General Orders, Number 3
On June 19th, 1865, the slaves of Texas were informed that they were free!
The emancipation proclamation had however taken place 2 years before
but news traveled slowly to Texas.
Learn more about Juneteenth at What is Juneteenth?
What are you doing to celebrate Juneteenth this year?
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